Easter Island
The island has an area of 163.6 km2.
Population is about 3791 (3304 people living in the
capital of Hanga Roa).
On July 11, 2010 at 18:15:15 a total solar eclipse
occurred for the first time in Easter Island in over
1,300 years.
Lan Chile flies to Easter Island, with flights
operating between Santiago, Chile and
Papeete,Tahiti. Airfare from Santiago,Chile to
Easter Island and back costs approximately $800
US(About 9600 EEK).
In May 1960, a tsunami hit Easter Island destroying
the Tongariki ahu, carrying 15 multi-ton moai 700
yards (640 meters) inland.
The lowest temperatures are registered in July and
August 18 °C and the highest in February maximum
temperature 28 °C.
Winters are relatively mild.
The rainiest month is April, though the island
experiences year-round rainfall.
The name "Easter Island" was given by the
island's first recorded European visitor, the Dutch
explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who encountered it on
Easter Sunday 1722.
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