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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cook_IslandsCook Islands - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · The Cook Islands (Rarotongan: Kūki ‘Airani; Penrhyn: Kūki Airani) is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists of 15 islands whose total land area is approximately 236.7 square kilometres (91 sq mi).

   • Culture of The Cook Islands

     Cook Islands mythology has commonality with Polynesian myths...

   • Demographics of The Cook Islands

     Demographic features of the population of the Cook Islands...

   • Rugby League in The Cook Islands

     The domestic Cook Islands rugby league competition begins in...

   • History of The Cook Islands

     Pa te Pou Ariki, Chief of the Takitumu tribe, Rarotonga (c....

   • Flag of The Cook Islands

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   • Sport in The Cook Islands

     The Cook Islands is a tier-three rugby union playing nation....

   • Rarotonga

     Rarotonga is the largest and most populous of the Cook...

   • Cook Islands Māori

     Cook Islands Māori is an Eastern Polynesian language that is...

   • Cook Islands Dollar

     The Cook Islands dollar was the former currency of the Cook...

   • Manuae

     Manuae is an uninhabited atoll in the southern group of the...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PolynesiaPolynesia - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · The Cook Islands are made up of 15 islands comprising the Northern and Southern groups. The islands are spread out across many kilometers of a vast ocean. The largest of these islands is called Rarotonga, which is also the political and economic capital of the nation.

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   1 day ago · The Cook Islands and Niue, which are both associated states of New Zealand, are not member states of the UN, but are member states of specialized agencies of the UN such as WHO and UNESCO, and have had their "full treaty-making capacity" recognized by United Nations Secretariat in 1992 and 1994 respectively.

4. www.vaxvacationaccess.com › the-compass › postsA Comprehensive Guide to the Cook Islands

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Consisting of 15 islands and atolls and a humble population of 18,000, the Cook Islands is an off-the-radar sanctuary. While the locals are hospitable and generous and the culture is rich, the rugged beauty of the islands remains untouched. Read on for a crash course on this hidden gem. The Basics. Background.

5. www.executivetraveller.com › cook-islands-luxury-guideWhy Cook Islands is the Pacific’s most underrated destination

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   Jun 7, 2024 · Spread across a vast expanse midway between New Zealand and Hawaii, this collection of 15 islands is the epitome of laidback luxury – blessed with all the natural beauty, romance and rich Polynesian culture of its established rivals, yet with none of the crowds. Find yourself in serene Aitutaki.

6. www.cia.gov › countries › cook-islandsCook Islands - The World Factbook

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   Jun 13, 2024 · 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.

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   Where are the Cook Islands located?

   • The Cook Islands are in the South Pacific Ocean, north-east of New Zealand, between American Samoa and French Polynesia. There are 15 major islands spread over 2,200,000 km 2 (850,000 sq mi) of ocean, divided into two distinct groups: the Southern Cook Islands and the Northern Cook Islands of coral atolls.

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   Why did the Cook Islands change its name?

   • On 13 July 2017, the Cook Islands established Marae Moana, making it become the world's largest protected area by size. In March 2019, it was reported that the Cook Islands had plans to change its name and remove the reference to Captain James Cook in favour of "a title that reflects its 'Polynesian nature ' ".

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   Who first spotted the Cook Islands?

   • Spanish navigators were the first Europeans to spot the northern Cook Islands in 1595, followed by the first landing in 1606, but no further European contact occurred until the 1760s. In 1773, British explorer James COOK spotted Manuae in the southern Cook Islands, and Russian mapmakers named the islands after COOK in the 1820s.

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   Why did the Cook Islands become aligned to the UK?

   • The Cook Islands became aligned to the United Kingdom in 1890, largely because of the fear of British residents that France might occupy the islands as it already had Tahiti. On 6 September 1900, the islanders' leaders presented a petition asking that the islands (including Niue "if possible") should be annexed as British territory.

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8. www.australiangeographic.com.au › australianIn the heart of the sea: Exploring the Cook Islands ...

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   Jun 13, 2024 · In the heart of the South Pacific, the Cook Islands is a haven of natural beauty, adventure, and vibrant cultural heritage, right on Australia’s doorstep. By Mark Watson • 13 June 2024. The snorkelling in the Cook Islands is exceptional, with easily accessed reefs teeming with marine life. Image credit: Mark Watson/Incite Images.