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CW Flag  Cook Islands —  (kŏŏk ī´lənds)
About The People

Did You Know... The islands were formerly called the Hervey Islands. Avarua on Rarotonga is  »» More

World Region: Oceania
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Cook Islands History

The 15 islands that make up the Cook Islands were settled by migrants from nearby islands in what is now French Polynesia and from Samoa in the 13th century.

According to the oral traditions of both the Cook Islands and New Zealand Maori people, who share very similar languages, New Zealand  »» More

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Capital Cities... Avarua  »» History of Avarua
Population: 11,488
GDP: $183,200,000 (USD)
Total Area: 240 (sq km) 93 (sq mi)
Currency: New Zealand dollar
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