What are the 15 islands that make up the Cook Islands?

Explore The 15 Islands of the Cooks

• Rarotonga. We start off with the one everyone knows, Rarotonga, the most populated of the Cook Islands and home to the capital, Avarua.
• Aitutaki.
• Mitiaro.
• Atiu.
• Mangaia.
• Palmerston.
• Manuae.
• Takutea.

What countries make up the Cook Islands?

Cook Islands is located between French Polynesia and American Samoa. It comprises 15 islands and has a population of around 17,500. It is self-governing in ‘free association’ with New Zealand. Cook Islands is part of the Realm of New Zealand and the Head of State is the Queen of New Zealand.

Where did the Cook island people come from?

Early settlements suggest that the settlers migrated from Tahiti, to the northeast of the Cooks. The Cook Islands continue to hold important connections with Tahiti, and this is generally found in the two countries’ culture, tradition and language.

Is Fiji part of the Cook Islands?

To the north, Aitutaki Island has a large lagoon surrounded by coral reefs and sandy islets. Just over 2,000km to the west of the Cook Islands lies Fiji, a Melanesian island nation made up of more than 300 islands and 540 islets in the South Pacific.

Is Rarotonga part of Tonga?

The island is traditionally divided into three tribal districts or vaka. Te Au O Tonga on the northern side of the island (Avarua is the capital), Takitumu on the eastern and southern side and Puaikura on the western side.

Is Hawaii part of the Cook Islands?

The Cook Islands can be divided into two groups: the Southern Cook Islands and the Northern Cook Islands. The country is located in Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.

What is Cook Islands known for?

Accessible by air from Rarotonga and known for deserted beaches, limestone caves and a population of 400 warrior people, it’s one of the few untouched places left on Earth. The Cook Islands are refreshingly devoid of towering mega-resorts – the rule of thumb is that no building can be taller than the palm trees.

What do Cook Islanders call themselves?

Māori
Cook Islands Māori is simply called Māori when there is no need to disambiguate it from New Zealand Māori, but it is also known as Māori Kūki ‘Āirani (or Maori Kuki Airani), or, controversially, Rarotongan….

Is Cook Islands cheaper than Fiji?

In terms of expenses, the Cook Islands is slightly cheaper than Fiji. The lack of resorts in the Cook Islands means there are many independent accommodation options, covering a variety of budgets. Food costs in both destinations are roughly similar though.

Is Cook Islands a US territory?

A former British protectorate which became self-governing in 1965, the territory is now in free association with New Zealand. Its economy centres on tourism; the territory’s natural assets include fine beaches and volcanic mountains.

What continent is Tonga?

Oceania
Tonga/Continent