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Cook Islands

big>The Cook Islands
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align=center valign=top width=148 | Flag of the Cook Islands align=center valign=top width=148 | Coat of Arms of the Cook Islands }
Languages English (official), Maori
Capital Avarua
Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister Jim Marurai
Area
 – Total
 – % water
Ranked 225th
 240 km²
 0%
Population
 – Total (2003)
 – Density
Ranked 219th
 21,008
 87/km²
Independence
 – Date
None. Became self-governing in free association with New Zealand
August 4 1965
National anthem "Te Atua Mou'e" (God is Truth)
Currency New Zealand dollar (NZD), albeit with different designs on the coins
Time zone UTC -10
Calling Code 682
Internet TLD .ck
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colspan=2 align=center | Map of The Cook Islands
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colspan=2 align=center | A Christian Church in Rarotonga
The Cook Islands are a self-governing parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand. The 15 small islands in this South Pacific Ocean archipelago have a total land area of only 240 square km. The capital is Avarua. A popular art form on the islands is tivaevae, often likened to quilting.

History

Geography

Southern Cook Islands

Northern Cook Islands

Demographics

Politics

Economy

Culture

big>Holidays
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January 1 New Year's Day
The Friday before Easter Sunday Good Friday
The Day after Easter Sunday Easter Monday
April 25 ANZAC Day
The First Monday in June Queen's Birthday
August 4 Constitution Day
October 16 Gospel Day
December 25 Christmas
December 26 Boxing Day

See also: music of the Cook Islands

Communications

Transport

Military

  • Military: defense is the responsibility of New Zealand, in consultation with the Cook Islands and at its request.

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