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Geography, demographics, economy, history, and government (see also Research) - Form of government: British Sovereign, Governor-General (appointed by Prime Minister), elected Parliament
- Population: 20,200 (plus 37,000 in New Zealand)
- Total area: 240 sq. km (exclusive economic zone of 1,830,000 sq. km)
- Languages: English, Maori
- Religions: Christian (Cook Islands congreational, Roman Catholic)
- Per capita GDP: $6,488 p.a. (1996)
- Exports: Trade mainly with New Zealand; fruit, copra, clothing
- Literacy: 90%
- Life expectancy: 71.1 years (71.3f, 69.2m)
Sources
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Cook Islands
- [AsiaSource] country profiles maps and statistics - Cook Islands - a resource of The Asia Society
- E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - Cook Islands - national anthem, flag, map, people, economy, geography, government, defence,
news and weather
- [World Skip] country data - Cook Islands
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(Click on map to go to surrounding locations)
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Portals, indexes, guides, searchers, phone directories
- Oyster (Telecom Cook Islands) - news, directory, travel guide
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Executive, legislature, judiciary, ministries, departments, agencies, and commissions
- Governments on the WWW - Cook Islands - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries,
offices, law courts, embassies, etc
- Government of the Cook Islands
- Development Investment Board
- Inter-government:
- International Scientific Council for Islands Development (Insula)
- Small Island Developing States Network (SIDSnet) - stakeholders in the sustainable development of islands
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Human rights & civil liberties, humanitarian aid, political parties, activism, environment, and labour
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Education, health & public safety, religion, women, children & youth, and associations & societies
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Ethnicity, language, the arts, history & heritage, performance, costume, and literature
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Associations, competitions, leisure, and hobbies
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Guides & advice, accommodation, attractions, transport, agents, and organisers
- Cook Islands - Heart of Polynesia
- Cook Islands Tourism
- Air Rarotonga
- Pacific Resorts (UK) - accommodation in the Cook Islands
- Are Tamanu Holiday Home, Rarotonga
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Statistics, government, economy, geography, demography, and society
- Essential data:
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Cook Islands
- Social development:
- [OneWorld.net] country database - Cook Islands - news articles selected from around the world
- Human rights:
- [International Lesbian and Gay Association] [Country Survey - Cook Islands] - information for those working to promote lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) rights
- Governance:
- [CIA Library] [Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members] - Cook Islands
- [Political Resources] - Cook Islands
- [ElectionWorld.org] election results in the Cook Islands
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Newspapers & magazines, journals, television & radio, publishing, and entertainment
- Cook Islands News
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Resourcing, manufacturing, distribution, trade, and regulation of goods and services
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Banking, investment, insurance, stockmarkets, and market regulation
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