Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.
Polynesians from Tahiti were probably the first people to settle Rarotonga -- the largest of the Cook Islands -- around A.D. 900. Over time, Samoans a ...
Longitude: -159.767
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Cook Islands:
10,843.771 km
Terrain:
Low coral atolls in north; volcanic, hilly islands in south.
Natural Resources:
Coconuts (copra).
Industries:
Fishing, fruit processing, tourism, clothing, handicrafts.
Population: 7,761
Most of the population is found on the island of Rarotonga.
Area: 236 km2
1.3 times the size of Washington, DC
The northern Cook Islands are seven low-lying, sparsely populated, coral atolls; the southern Cook Islands, where most of the population lives, consist of eight elevated, fertile, volcanic isles, including the largest, Rarotonga, at 67 sq km.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| rar | Cook Islands Māori |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| CKD | Cook Islands dollar | $ |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | $ |
Capital City: Avarua
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:40 am (GMT-10:00)
The flag of the Cook Islands is a blue field with the Union Jack and a circle of 15 white stars.
Bordering Countries
Cook Islands has no bordering countries.
Visiting Cook Islands
You're in for a treat! Cook Islands is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich marine life and coral reefs
- Relaxed and tranquil atmosphere
- Cyclone season from November to April
- Limited public transportation
- High cost of living and travel
- 5EXTREME RISK
Travel is unsafe and should be avoided
- Cook Islands cuisine features seafood, taro, and coconut.
- Popular dishes include ika mata and rukau.
- Tropical fruits are commonly enjoyed in many meals.
- Snorkel in the Aitutaki Lagoon
- Visit the Te Vara Nui Village
- Relax on Muri Beach
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