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Easter Island

Easter Island is a Polynesian Island located in the Pacific Ocean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the majority of the the island is covered by a national park. Easter Island is well known for its stonework, including carvings, homes, and moai (the large carved heads found around the island).

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What country possesses Easter Island off the coast of South America?

The island's native name, Rapa Nui, is Polynesian. Easter Island was annexed from the Dutch by Chile in 1888. Care of Easter islands and its citizens is handled by the Chilean government.