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Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a tiny island known for its huge moai statues scattered all over the island.
The world is fascinated by the creation of these statues not only for the impressive size and quantity of them, but also for the circumstances under which they were built. This small island had very limited resources; not much drinking water, no cattle and no metal. The statues were transported to their final location several kilometers across hilly terrain – all of this being accomplished with the highest leader being a tribal chieftain.
Location
Rapa Nui is located in the Pacific Ocean, on latitude -27.15 and longitude -109.4, 3600 km west of Chile in South America (see in Google Maps). Flying from Chile’s capital Santiago, which is the closest flight connection, takes around 5 hours.
Culture
The people of Rapa Nui are Polynesians, such as Hawaiians, Tahitians and the Maori of New Zealand. The native languages of these islands are very similar.
Rapa Nui is a unique culture with music, dances and art of its own. The island is today part of Chile, and strong South American influences threaten the existence of the fragile Rapa Nui culture which a mere 3000 people are part of.
Climate
The Rapa Nui climate is subtropical and often windy.
During summer (Dec – Feb), day temperature is around 25°C, and winter (Jun – Aug) around 19°C. Rain falls year-round (around 80 mm), though most between April and June (around 110 mm).