Easter Island

A Dutch explorer, Jacob Roggeveen, found it on Easter Sunday 1722.

Jacob Roggeveen, captain of Dutch fleet, found the Island on the day of April 5th, 1722. That day was Easter Sunday. Roggeveen named it Paasch-Eyland (18th century Dutch for "Easter Island"). The island's official Spanish name, Isla de Pascua, also means "Easter Island".

Easter Island's isolation in the Pacific Ocean limited opportunities for new species to arrive, leading to a small diversity of plants and animals. Human activities, such as deforestation and overexploitation of resources, further contributed to the island's reduced biodiversity.

The collapse of the Easter Island civilization is thought to be due to a combination of factors such as deforestation, environmental degradation, overpopulation, and loss of resources leading to societal collapse and conflict. This led to a decline in the population, and surviving members likely dispersed to other regions.

unsustainable resource management can lead to environmental and societal collapse. The overexploitation of resources like trees for transporting and erecting statues, along with a lack of foresight in planning for future sustainability, led to deforestation, soil degradation, and loss of biodiversity on Easter Island. This ultimately resulted in a collapse of the island's civilization.

The population of Easter Island was estimated in 2009 at 4,781.

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

The best way to get to Easter Island from New York is to take a flight from New York to Santiago, Chile, and then another flight from Santiago to Easter Island. There are several airlines that offer direct flights to Santiago from New York, and multiple airlines that operate flights from Santiago to Easter Island. It is recommended to book the flights in advance and check for any travel restrictions or requirements.

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, was populated by Polynesians around the 12th century AD. These early settlers likely arrived by boat from other Polynesian islands, using their navigational skills to traverse vast distances of the Pacific Ocean. The population on Easter Island declined significantly over time due to environmental degradation and social collapse.

I presume you are asking when European explorers found the island and named it Easter Island. Dutch explorers "found" the island on Easter Sunday in 1722. It was named Easter Island by the Dutch navigator, Jacob Roggeveen because of the Christian holiday on which it was discovered by them.

Of course the ancestors of today's Easter Islanders found it long before that, about 700-800 CE according to many scientists.

There is only one island in Easter Island. It is a small, remote island located in the South Pacific Ocean.

Easter Island was discovered by Europeans on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1722. It was encountered by Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen during his Pacific expedition.

The exact fate of the Easter Island people is still uncertain. It is believed that deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices led to the collapse of their civilization. Some of them may have died out, while others possibly migrated to other islands in the region.

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, belongs to Chile. It is located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean and is considered a special territory of Chile.

Horses--many in secure pastures, some roaming but branded, and others just roaming. None seem very "wild." Many are thin--perhaps due to the poor vegetation in November (driest month), or perhaps due to intestinal parasites.

Cows--not as numerous as the horses, but pleny in pastures. Some were very thin.

Dogs--many but almost all in the village of Rapa Nui. A few were in yard of specific houses, but many "patrolled' the streets looking for handouts from tourists. None seemed human-aggressive, but several asserted their alpha status of specific packs.

Cats--the few we saw were in specific houses or businesses.

Birds--small birds and several types of sea birds. A small hawk (kestrel?) was rather plentiful in rural areas.

Rats--in rural areas, but the birds of prey and/or dogs probably control the numbers.

Goats and sheep--didn't see any, although the island used to be (decades ago) dominated by sheep (British ranch).

Snakes--understand there are none, but I can't vouch for that.

No one knows what hole the Easter bunny lives in.

There is no such thing as the Easter bunny. Parents / Guardians just tell you there is such thing to make the holidays brighten up and put a little more spirit into them :)

Remember once you stop believing, you'll also stop receiving.

The highest point on the island is Maunga Terevaka, 511 m above sea level.

The people of Easter Island are predominantly of Polynesian descent, with a mix of features such as dark hair, brown eyes, and varying skin tones. The population has also integrated influences from European and other Polynesian cultures over time.

The island was discovered by Jacob Roggaveen on Easter Sunday 1722

I believe so. If you use Google Maps, and you zoom in on Easter Island, then you can see a bunch of little houses scattered all over the place.

Yes, he did.