Easter Island
- Also Known As: Rapa Nui
Easter Island is the eastern point of the Polynesian Triangle, 3700 km from mainland Chile and 4250 km northeast of Tahiti. It is home to Rapa Nui National Park which is famous for its large statues. - AsNotedIn
Easter Island is the eastern point of the Polynesian Triangle, 3700 km from mainland Chile and 4250 km northeast of Tahiti. It is home to Rapa Nui National Park which is famous for its large statues. - AsNotedIn
| Place | Type | AsNotedIn | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Type | AsNotedIn | Area |
| Rapa Nui National Park |
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1722/04/05 | Dutch West India Company | Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen, of the Dutch West India Company, lands on Easter Island, Easter Sunday, 5 April 1722 | ||||
| 1774/03/13 | George Vancouver | Midshipman | James Cook sails the RESOLUTION to Easter Island | Second Voyage of James Cook | ||
| 1774/03/13 | James Cook | Captain | James Cook sails the RESOLUTION to Easter Island | Second Voyage of James Cook |
| Physiographic Data | |
|---|---|
| Highest Point: | Terevaka: 511 m |
| Lowest Point: | Pacific Ocean: 0 m |
| Area: | 165 sq km |
| Particulars for Easter Island: | |
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| Physiographic feature | Island |
| Historic Use | Natural Feature |
| Sight Category | Terrestrial Feature |
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