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Cook Islands Capital: Avarua Population: 21,388 The Geography of Cook Islands Total Size: 240 square km Size Comparison: 1.3 times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 21 14 S, 159 46 W World Region: Oceania General Terrain: low coral atolls in north; volcanic, hilly islands in south Geographical Low Point: Pacific Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Te Manga 652 m Climate: tropical; moderated by trade winds The People of Cook Islands Type of Government: self-governing parliamentary democracy Languages Spoken: English (official), Maori Independence: none (became self-governing in free association with New Zealand on 4 August 1965 and has the right at any time to move to full independence by unilateral action) National Holiday: Constitution Day, first Monday in August (1965) Nationality: Cook Islander(s) Religions: 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% (2001 census) Economy of Cook Islands Major Industries: fruit processing, tourism, fishing, clothing, handicrafts Agricultural Products: copra, citrus, pineapples, tomatoes, beans, pawpaws, bananas, yams, taro, coffee; pigs, poultry Natural Resources: NEGL Major Exports: copra, papayas, fresh and canned citrus fruit, coffee; fish; pearls and pearl shells; clothing Major Imports: foodstuffs, textiles, fuels, timber, capital goods Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD) National GDP: $105,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $9,100,000 Brief History of Cook Islands: 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. Back to Geography Home Page

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