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Rapa Nui National Park

Rapa Nui National Park
Protected area information
NameRapa Nui National Park
IUCN CategoryII
LocationEaster Island, Chile
Nearest cityHanga Roa
Area71.3 km2
Established1935
Governing bodyCorporación Nacional Forestal

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Rapa Nui National Park is a World Heritage Site located on Easter Island, Chile. The park is divided into seven sections:*Rano Kau (which includes Orongo)

*Puna Pau (named after the quarry where the pukao were carved).

*Rano Raraku (named after the quarry where most of the moai were carved).

*Anakena - Ovahe

*Ahu Akivi

*Costa Norte

*Hanga Roa (Urban Area).


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