The Cook Islands are located in Oceania.

Regions

There are 15 islands in the Cook Islands, which can be divided into a southern and a northern group.

The southern islands include Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro, Mangaia, Takutea, Manuae and Palmerston.

The northern group consists of Penrhyn, Manihiki, Rakahanga, Pukapuka, Suwarrow and Nassau.

The main island is Rarotonga with the capital Avarua. Other tourist attractions are Aitutaki and Atiu.

Capital: Avarua

Currency: New Zealand Dollar

Language: English

Other goals

Aitutaki – this is the Robinson Island from the catalog. Unique beaches, South Sea islanders like from the brochure with an overwhelming friendliness.Much too good for the usual day trip.

Background

The islands were named after James Cook, who visited them in 1770. They became a British protectorate in 1888 and were taken over by New Zealand in 1900. In 1965, the inhabitants opted for autonomous status and thus to remain with New Zealand. Problems to this day are the emigration of skilled workers to New Zealand and the island government’s budget deficit.