Cook Islands (original) (raw)
The Cook Islands are a self-governing parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand. The archipelago is located in the South Pacific Ocean. The capital is Avarua. A popular art form on the islands is tivaevae, often likened to quilting.
From the CIA World Factbook 2000. Not Wikified.
- History of the Cook Islands
- Geography of the Cook Islands
- Demographics of the Cook Islands
- Politics of the Cook Islands
- Economy of the Cook Islands
- Communications in the Cook Islands
- Transportation in the Cook Islands
- Military: defense is the responsibility of New Zealand, in consultation with the Cook Islands and at its request