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Cook Islands - Travel guideCook Islands - OverviewNamed after Captain COOK, who sighted them in 1770, the islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, administrative control was transferred to New Zealand; in 1965 residents chose self-government in free association with New Zealand. The emigration of skilled workers to New Zealand and government deficits are continuing problems. More about Cook Islands Travel Guide |
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Cook Islands General Information |
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| Country full name : | conventional short form: Cook Islands former: Harvey Islands |
| Capital : | Avarua |
| Religions : | Cook Islands Christian Church 55.9%, Roman Catholic 16.8%, Seventh-Day Adventists 7.9%, Church of Latter Day Saints 3.8%, other Protestant 5.8%, other 4.2%, unspecified 2.6%, none 3% (2001 census) |
| Languages : | English (official), Maori |
| Location : | Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand |
| Geographic coordinates : | 21 14 S, 159 46 W |
| Area : | total: 240 sq km land: 240 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate : | tropical; moderated by trade winds |
| Population : | 21,388 (July 2006 est.) |
| Nationality : | noun: Cook Islander(s) adjective: Cook Islander |
| Ethnic groups : | Cook Island Maori (Polynesian) 87.7%, part Cook Island Maori 5.8%, other 6.5% (2001 census) |
| Government type : | self-governing parliamentary democracy |
| Administrative divisions: | none |
| Legal system : | based on New Zealand law and English common law |
| Suffrage : | NA years of age; universal adult |
| Internet code : | .ck |
| Calling code : | +682 |
| Time zone : | GMT/UTC -10 |
| Electricity : | 240V 50Hz |
| National holiday : | Constitution Day, first Monday in August (1965) |
| Interesting link : | Cook Islands Travel Guide |
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Cook Islands Travel Guide Information