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People have lived on Easter Island since around 1200 AD. The island was first settled by Polynesian sailors who arrived by boat, and they developed a unique culture with famous stone statues known as moai.
The first inhabitants of Easter Island were Polynesians, believed to have settled on the island around the 13th century. They are thought to have arrived by sea from other Polynesian islands, bringing with them their culture and traditions.
When Admiral Roggeveen arrived at Easter Island in 1722, the island was inhabited by the Rapa Nui people. The island was already facing environmental challenges due to deforestation and overpopulation, which likely contributed to the socio-political issues that led to the construction of the famous stone statues called Moai.
The Moai statues on Easter Island were discovered by Europeans in 1722 when Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen arrived on the island. However, it is believed that the statues had been created by the Rapa Nui people centuries before.
there are about 3500 people on Easter Island
People reached Easter Island by sea, most likely using canoes. It is believed that Polynesian settlers arrived on the island around 1200-1300 AD. The journey would have taken several weeks traveling against prevailing winds and currents.
The people from Easter Island are called Rapa Nui from the saying " Big Rapa".
No, they had all died off or left before the island was discovered by Europeans in the 18th century.
As of 2021, the population of Easter Island is estimated to be around 7,750 people.
The Dutch people did not discover Easter Island. Easter Island was first encountered by the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen in 1722 during his Pacific voyage.
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Yes, Easter Island is inhabited. As of 2021, the island has a population of around 8,000 people. It is a territory of Chile and residents mainly live in the town of Hanga Roa.