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![Variation in Rapa Nui (Easter Island) land use indicates production and population peaks prior to European contact | PNAS Variation in Rapa Nui (Easter Island) land use indicates production and population peaks prior to European contact | PNAS](https://www.pnas.org/content/112/4/1025/F1.large.jpg)
Variation in Rapa Nui (Easter Island) land use indicates production and population peaks prior to European contact | PNAS
![Rapa Nui's Stone Statues and Marine Resources Face Threats from Climate Change | Inter Press Service Rapa Nui's Stone Statues and Marine Resources Face Threats from Climate Change | Inter Press Service](https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7886/46348203654_d40546f886_o.jpg)
Rapa Nui's Stone Statues and Marine Resources Face Threats from Climate Change | Inter Press Service
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![Harbour. Hanga Roa is the capital city and is located in the southwest of the Island, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. L22-544328 | agefotostock Harbour. Hanga Roa is the capital city and is located in the southwest of the Island, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. L22-544328 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/f683b527220ec9b081092c3f97fd8b15/l22-544328.jpg)
Harbour. Hanga Roa is the capital city and is located in the southwest of the Island, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. L22-544328 | agefotostock
![The market. Hanga Roa is the capital city and is located in the southwest of the Island. The population is 3,304 which is more Stock Photo - Alamy The market. Hanga Roa is the capital city and is located in the southwest of the Island. The population is 3,304 which is more Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/DEG5AJ/the-market-hanga-roa-is-the-capital-city-and-is-located-in-the-southwest-DEG5AJ.jpg)
The market. Hanga Roa is the capital city and is located in the southwest of the Island. The population is 3,304 which is more Stock Photo - Alamy
![Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) from the harbor. Capital of Easter Island and largest city with a population of approximately 3,500 Stock Photo - Alamy Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) from the harbor. Capital of Easter Island and largest city with a population of approximately 3,500 Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/R4X2TP/hanga-roa-rapa-nui-easter-island-from-the-harbor-capital-of-easter-island-and-largest-city-with-a-population-of-approximately-3500-R4X2TP.jpg)