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Capital: Avarua

City English Name: Avarua

Country: Cook Islands

Country English Name: Cook Islands

Province: N/A

Province English Name: N/A

Country Area Code: N/A

Longitude and Latitude: -21.2333333, -159.7666667

Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)

Language: Cook Islands Māori, English

IANA Time Zone: Pacific/Rarotonga

Standard Time Zone: New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)

Daylight Saving Time: No

Introduction:

The Cook Islands is a self-governing island country in the South Pacific Ocean in free association with New Zealand. It is made up of 15 islands, with a total land area of 240 square kilometers (93 square miles). The Cook Islands has a population of around 17,000 people, with the majority living on the island of Rarotonga.

The Cook Islands are named after Captain James Cook, who visited the islands in 1773. The islands were initially settled by Polynesian people from the Society Islands and the Marquesas Islands. In the 19th century, the Cook Islands became a British protectorate, and in 1901, they were annexed by New Zealand. The Cook Islands gained self-government in 1965, and in 1985, they became a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand.

The Cook Islands is a parliamentary democracy, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. The country has a prime minister and a unicameral parliament of 24 members. The Cook Islands is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and the Pacific Islands Forum.

The Cook Islands' economy is based on tourism, fishing, and agriculture. The country is also a major producer of pearls. The Cook Islands is a popular tourist destination, with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and friendly people.