The Cook Islands are a self-governing parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand. The 15 small islands in this South Pacific Ocean archipelago have a total land area of only 240 square km. The capital is Avarua. A popular art form on the islands is tivaevae, often likened to quilting.
History
Geography
Southern Cook Islands
Northern Cook Islands
Demographics
Politics
Economy
Culture
Communications
Transportation
Military
- Military: defense is the responsibility of New Zealand, in consultation with the Cook Islands and at its request
External links
- The best and most comprehensive website on the Cook Islands http://www.ck
- Cook Islands Government http://www.ck/govt.htm
- Finding Cook Islands http://www.southpacific.org/text/finding_cooks.html
- Map of the Cook Islands http://www.mapsouthpacific.com/cook_islands/index.html
- KiaOrana.com Cook Islands information with images and maps http://www.kiaorana.com
- Jane's Cook Islands Home Page http://www.janeresture.com/cookislands/index.htm
Last updated: 05-03-2005 09:00:33