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Easter Island's residents did not speak Spanish prior to the arrival of Latin Americans (Peruvians and Chileans) to the island in the 19th century and the assertion of Chilean control in 1888. Prior to these events, the only language on the island was Rapa Nui. However, given Chilean control, the majority of people on the island speak Spanish.

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The original inhabitants of the island did not speak Spanish, but many of the modern ones do because the island is owned by Chile, which is primarily a Spanish-speaking country.

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