Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
Mysterious Polynesian island known for its giant stone statues. Rapa Nui is a territory of Chile since 1888. It is believed to have been settled by Ancient Polynesians during the 4th century.
Name:
Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
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Start year:
1941
First issue:
Whiz Comics (1940) #13 Captain Marvel World's Most Powerful Man!
Brief History
This intriguing island is known for its 887 giant stone statues, placed around the coasline. These are called "Moai", most of them are only head and torso. But some are full upright body figures or kneling with their hands on the stomach .
Easter Island Is located in the south pacific ocean, west of Chile. The Island is the most isolated in the world. Because of It's location 2000 miles away from the nearest population center.
