Rapa Nui is the language spoken by the indigenous people of Easter Island, known as Rapa Nui. It belongs to the Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family and has influences from Spanish due to the island's colonial history. The language is primarily oral, but there are efforts to preserve and promote it through education and cultural initiatives. The Rapa Nui language features a unique phonetic system and vocabulary that reflects the island's culture and environment. While the number of fluent speakers has declined, revitalization efforts are underway to ensure that future generations can learn and use their native language.