General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | Official Name Cook Islands |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | N: -10.0231, S: -21.9442, W: -161.094, E: -157.312 Coordinates of Capital Avarua (-21.207, -159.771) Terrain low coral atolls in northvolcanic, hilly islands in south Climate tropical oceanicmoderated by trade windsa dry season from April to November and a more humid season from December to March |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | Government Type Nonmetropolitan Territory of New Zealand |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Nationality Noun: Cook Islander(s) Adjective: Cook Islander Distribution most of the population is found on the island of Rarotonga |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Anthem "Te Atua Mou E" (To God Almighty) National Holiday Constitution Day, the first Monday in August (1965) National Symbols a circle of 15 five-pointed white stars on a blue field, tiare maori flower (Gardenia taitensis) National Colors green, white |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | Currency NZD – New Zealand Dollar ($)Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | |