What are facts about Easter Island?

Answer 1

Easter Island got ITS NAME because Captain James Cook discovered it on Easter.

It was formed 750,000 years ago because of volcanic activity and the population is of Polynesian origin. The Island was discovered by Jacob Roggaveen on Easter Sunday 1722. There are 887 statuesshich were carved from solidified volcanic ash between the years 1100 and 1680. It is one of the most isolated and inhabited islands in the world. Population as at 2012 is 5086, that is 63.1 per square mile. It is a special territory of Chile, annexed in 1888. The population was devastated in the 1860's by European sailors bringing in deceases. Current Provincial Governor Carmen Paoa, There is no official language, Spanish and Rapa Nui is spoken. The currency is the Peso

Answer 2

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a remote volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean. It is famous for its massive stone statues, called moai, which were carved by the indigenous Rapa Nui people. The island is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has a unique ecosystem, with a variety of plant and animal species found only there. Today, Easter Island is inhabited by a small population and tourism is an important source of income for the island.