Easter+Island

Easter Island
This distant province of Chile is best known for its stone carvings of impressive proportions. The capital of Chile, Santiago is “3790 Km” (9) east from the island. The origin of these huge statues is a mystery and is often speculated to be a product of supernatural forces or have religious significance. While the island is under Chilean jurisdiction, there is conflict over the distinction between the native race, the Rapanui and the main-lander Chilean residents (9). They are very much considered to be two different races. This is despite the fact that many of the Islanders at one time or another lived on “El Conti” (9) as it is referred to. Back to main page