This is a guest post by Tess Pajaron. Easter Island is the
southernmost island out of all of the Polynesian islands. This
area is best known for its incredible statues and beauty.
Archaeologists and tourists alike are drawn from around the
world to study and view the incredible history that can be found
on this small, but incredibly unique part of the world. The
triangular-shaped island is home to approximately 3,700
residents according to the 2002 census data, making it one of
the most isolated islands with regular inhabitants. The closest
inhabited island is Pitcairn Island which is over 1,200 miles
away and home to fewer than 100 people. With so few residents,
and in such a remote location, it is clear that the history and
mysterious story is what attracts attracts approximately 50,000
tourists from all around the world each year to this island.See
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