Geographical position: Cook Islands is located in Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
The country’s climate is tropical; moderated by trade winds.
Languages: English (official), Maori.
Avarua is the capital of Cook Islands.
Surface: 240 sq km
Population: 21,388
System of government: self-governing parliamentary democracy
Capital: Avarua
Religion: Christian (majority of populace are members of the Cook Islands Christian Church)
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Rarotonga |
