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Cook Islands Facts & Information
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| Location
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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
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Tropical, moderated by trade winds |
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| Terrain
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Low coral atolls in north, volcanic, hilly
islands in south |
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| Population
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21,388 |
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| Nationality
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Cook Islander |
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| Ethnic groups
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Cook Island Maori 87.7%, part Cook Island
Maori 5.8%, other 6.5% |
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| Religions
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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
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English (official), Maori |
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| Government Type
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Self-governing parliamentary democracy |
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| Capital
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Avarua |
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| Currency
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New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
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| Description of Flag
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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
 www.cia.gov
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Cook Islands Culture
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Enjoy warm sunshine all year
round. Drier months on the islands are from April to November
with an average maximum temperature of about 26C and an average
minimum of about 20C. The wetter, more humid months are from
December to March, and they have an average high temperature
of 28C. The rainy season is between November and March, but
the rain usually falls in the form of late afternoon storms
which let in cool air temperatures. The weather is very |
comfortable and light clothing is ideally worn on the islands.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Cook Islands Shopping
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Shop till you drop. Shopping
on Cook Islands is fun and a great cultural experience, here
visitors can discover unique black pearls, quality handcrafts,
colourful clothing and electrical goods at very reasonable prices.
Exploring the many shops, craft outlets and markets is a great
way to find bargains. Some items to look out for are fine china
and designer perfumes. The dozen or so clothing outlets offer
everything from island-style clothing, |
made-to-measure garments and exclusive imports. This is where
the cultural aspect of the Cook Islands comes into play, the clothing
is amazing and if you are interested in standing out when you get
back home, buy a few authentic local styles to take back with you.
Other souvenirs to bring back home are oils and soaps their exotic
scents will be a constant reminder of the beautiful weather and
nature that the islands offers.Shopping hours are normally from
8am to 4pm during the week, and 8am to noon on Saturdays. Some resort
and village shops are open during the evening and on Sunday. The
airport shops are open for international flights. If you decide
to buy something, do not attempt to bargain as this is not an accepted
custom in the Cook Islands.
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| Cook Islands Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Cook Islands. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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Cuisine |
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| Coconut Crusher |
Amuri |
31-283 |
Asian |
| Trader Jack's |
Avarua |
26-464 |
Seafood |
| Ambala Gardens |
Muri Beach |
26-486 |
International |
| Right on the Beach |
Arorangi |
22-461 |
International |
| Sails Brasserie |
Muri Beach |
27-349 |
International |
| Windjammer Restaurant |
Arorangi |
23-950 |
International |
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Cook Islands Travel Guides
Frommer's Cook Islands
Lonely Planet Cook Islands
Let's Go Cook Islands
Fodors Cook Islands
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