
Easter Island (capital: Hanga Roa)
Rising sea levels due to climate change could submerge coastal areas by 2080, threatening the moai and archaeological heritage.
Political features
- Location: It is the easternmost Polynesian island, lying west of mainland Chile and east of Pitcairn Island in the Southeastern Pacific Ocean
- Political Status: Chilean special territory
Geographical Features
- Volcanic: Small, triangular volcanic island formed by three extinct volcanoes.
- Climate: Subtropical maritime climate with mild winters and warm summers.
- Global Recognition: UNESCO World Heritage Site (Rapa Nui National Park).