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Cook Islands Facts & Information
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| Location |
Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about
one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand |
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| Climate |
Tropical, moderated by trade winds |
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| Terrain |
Low coral atolls in north, volcanic, hilly
islands in south |
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| Population |
21,388 |
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| Nationality |
Cook Islander |
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| Ethnic groups |
Cook Island Maori 87.7%, part Cook Island
Maori 5.8%, other 6.5% |
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| 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% |
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| Languages |
English (official), Maori |
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| Government Type |
Self-governing parliamentary democracy |
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| Capital |
Avarua |
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| Currency |
New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
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| Description of Flag |
Blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper
hoist-side quadrant and a large circle of 15 white five-pointed
stars centered in the outer half of the flag |
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| Cook Islands Flag |
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More Information
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