Fast Facts in Cook Islands
Population: 21,750
Capital: Avarua
Time Zone: UTC-10
Currency Name: NZ dollar (NZD)
Government Type: Self-governing parliamentary democracy
Languages: English (official), Maori
Ethnic Breakdown: Cook Island Maori (Polynesian) 87.7%, part Cook Island Maori 5.8%, other 6.5%
Religion: Cook Islands Christian Church 55.9%, Roman Catholic 16.8%, Seventh-Day Adventists 7.9%, Church of Latter Day Saints 3.8%, other Protestant 5.8%, other 4.2%, unspecified 2.6%, none 3%
Major Cities: Avarua
Phone Country Code: 682
Health Concerns:
Official Tourism Website:
High Travel Season: Christmas/New Year
Voltage: 240 V - 50 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: I
Major Holidays:
Misc Fact / Good to Know: The Cook Islands are a self-governing parliamentary democracy with free association with New Zealand.