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Rapa Nui National Park
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).
History
Chile first declared the island to be a National Park in 1935, and on 22nd March 1996 UNESCO designated the island a World heritage site. Park boundaries have since varied on several occasions in order to return land to the islanders.
References
External links
Rapa Nui National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
[Category:Easter Island]]
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