June 10, 2007

Special status for Easter Islands

New changes to “Rapa Nui” could make a difference to tourists.

According to an article from MercoPress, constitution reform this week will grant Easter Island (also known by its Polynesian name of Rapa Nui) and the Juan Fernández archipelago new status as “special territories.” The territories will still be associated with their administrative body in Chile, but will be able to establish their own laws and government positions (and potentially new public holidays).

Easter Island is home to the famous Moai statues, and is currently part of the administrative region Valparaiso in Chile.

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