Easter Island is a small, isolated island located in the Pacific Ocean. Its nearest neighbor is the Pitcairn Islands which is 1,200 miles away. However, it is still considered to be part of Chile’s territory. The climate there is generally sunny and dry. The temperature ranges from around 64 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Easter Island was formed by volcanoes rising from the sea floor giving the island a hilly texture. Easter Island is also famous for the large stone statues known as Moai. So far, there have been more than 600 recorded statues. The Moai were made by an ancient tribe using volcanic rock. The Island contains few indigenous plants. This is mainly because Europeans killed many species of plants when they first arrived. Today, the island only contains thirty-one wild flowers, fourteen ferns, and fourteen mosses. Easter Island is a unique, volcanic island that holds a complex history.