Why this matters
Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a remote Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, renowned for its monumental stone statues called moai. It was settled by Polynesians around the 13th century and is notable for its unique culture, environmental challenges, and the mystery surrounding the construction and transportation of the moai.
What is recorded here
Easter Island is recorded as a islet in County Mayo. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
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