Country Details
| Land Area |
240 sq km |
Population |
14300 |
| Capital City |
Avarua |
People |
Polynesian (full blood) 81.3%, Polynesian and European 7.7%, Polynesian and non-European 7.7%, European 2.4%, other 0.9% |
| Language |
English (official), Maori |
Religion |
Christian (majority of populace are members of the Cook Islands Christian Church) |
| Government Type |
self-governing parliamentary democracy |
Life Expectancy |
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| HIV/AIDS Rate |
NA% |
GNP per Capita |
$5,000 |
| Currency |
New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
Major Exports |
copra, papayas, fresh and canned citrus fruit, cof |
| National Holiday |
Constitution Day, first Monday in August (1965) |
Dialing Code |
682 |
| Electricity |
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Malaria Risk |
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| Water Quality |
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Inoculations |
Typhoid, Polio, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Malaria (Chl |
| Crime |
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Driving License |
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| Photography |
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Entry Regs |
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Named after Captain COOK, who sighted them in 1770, the islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, administrative control was transferred to New Zealand; in 1965 residents chose self-government in free association with New Zealand. The emigration of skilled workers to New Zealand and government deficits are continuing problems.
