Cook Islands - Wikipedia
The Cook Islands are in the South Pacific Ocean, north-east of New Zealand, between American Samoa and French Polynesia. There are 15 major islands spread over 2,200,000 km 2 (850,000 sq mi) of ocean, divided into two distinct groups: the Southern Cook Islands and the Northern Cook Islands of coral atolls .
Cook Islands–New Zealand relations - Wikipedia
Cook Islands–New Zealand relations are the bilateral relations between the Cook Islands and New Zealand. Since 1965, the Cook Islands has been a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand.
Cook Islands Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Dec 9, 2023 · The islands are situated in the center of the Polynesian Triangle – about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. The Cook Islands are located to the east of Niue, Tonga, and Samoa; to the north-east of New Zealand; to the south …
A Complete Guide to Visiting the Cook Islands - TripSavvy
Aug 13, 2021 · The 15 islands of the Cook Islands, a South Pacific island nation near New Zealand, offer glorious beaches, laid back people, and idyllic chillout vacations.
Cook Islands | Beaches, Culture & Activities | Britannica
Jan 15, 2025 · Cook Islands, self-governing island state in free association with New Zealand, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Its 15 small atolls and islands have a total land area comparable to that of a medium-sized city, but they are spread over about 770,000 square miles (2,000,000 square km) of sea—an area nearly as large as Greenland .
Our Islands | Cook Islands
The Cook Islands lies halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, boasting an idyllic climate, endless adventure, romance and pure relaxation. Getting here is easy with flights on Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Air Tahiti as well as domestic flights between the islands with our national carrier Air Rarotonga.
Plan your trip to Rarotonga and Aitutaki - Cook Islands
Only 18,000 people live in the Cook Islands. It’s so easy to engage with the warm local Māori people and enjoy wide open beaches and clear turquoise lagoons. North of Rarotonga, Aitutaki lagoon is populated by pristine islets of white sand and coconut trees.
Who Owns the Cook Islands? The Political Status of the Cook Islands
Jul 13, 2022 · With its own government and ability to request assistance from New Zealand, rather than being controlled by New Zealand, the Cook Islands is its own country. In terms of owning the land physically, most freehold land in the Cook Islands is owned by hundreds of Cook Islands families.
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The 15 islands of the Cook Islands are located in the South Pacific, in the same time zone as Hawai'i. An unspoiled paradise, complete with white sand beaches, blue lagoons, and lush green mountains.
Cook Islands - Wikitravel
Dec 31, 2024 · The Cook Islands are a self-governing parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand, located in Polynesia, in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, between French Polynesia (Society Islands) to the east and Tonga to the west.