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The Cook Islands
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Coat of Arms of the Cook Islands
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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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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
Main Article see
History of the Cook Islands
Geography
Main Article see
Geography of the Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands
Aitutaki
Atiu
Mangaia
Manuae
Mauke
Mitiaro
Palmerston Island
Rarotonga
(capital)
Takutea
Northern Cook Islands
Manihiki
Nassau
Penrhyn Island
also known as Tongareva or Mangarongaro
Pukapuka
Rakahanga
Suwarrow
also called Suvorov
Demographics
Main Article see
Demographics of the Cook Islands
Politics
Main Article see
Politics of the Cook Islands
Economy
Main Article see
Economy of the Cook Islands
Culture
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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
Main Article see
Communications in the Cook Islands
Transport
Main Article see
Transport in the Cook Islands
Military
Military: defense is the responsibility of
New Zealand
, in consultation with the Cook Islands and at its request.
External links
Cook Islands Government
Cook Islands, the best kept secret in the Pacific Ocean
Cook Islands Government (summary)
Finding Cook Islands
Map of the Cook Islands
KiaOrana.com — Cook Islands information with images and maps
Jane's Cook Islands Home Page
World Factbook entry on The Cook Islands
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