Cook Islands Nutz and Bolts

Digg this page | Save This Page | Stumble It!

Country: Cook Islands
Where is it?: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
Why do people go here?: Play in the sun and pretend you have your own island when you head to the Cooks. A popular destination for travelers coming from Asia or other areas of the Pacific.
What are the main entry points?: Float over on your yacht or cruise ship or take a very expensive flight from Australia, Fiji or New Zealand.
Currency used: New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Country Code: 682
Area codes for Major Cities: No city codes required, mobile numbers begin with 55
Religion: Christian (majority of populace are members of the Cook Islands Christian Church)
Population: 21200
Ethnic Breakdown: Polynesian (full blood) 81.3%, Polynesian and European 7.7%, Polynesian and non-European 7.7%, European 2.4%, other 0.9%
Government: Self-governing parliamentary democracy
Languages: English (official), Maori
Major Cities: Avarua
Attractions: Volcanoes, Green Forest, White Sand
Accommodations:Cook Islands Hotels, Cook Islands Hostels
Tourism Office locations and links: Cook Islands- Tourist Authority PO Box 14 Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands 29435; FAX 21435 ;//www.cook-islands.com/
Health Issues: No vaccination requirements for any international traveller.
When to go: Whenever you have the vacation time is a good season to head to the Cook Islands�just make sure there aren't any major festivals going on or you may be stuck without a bed.
Specific Events/Holidays: Constitution Day, first Monday in August (1965)
Getting Around: On the larger islands, you may be able to snag a bus. Otherwise, plan on hiring a car, or, more likely, doing a lot of walking.


Digg this page | Save This Page | Stumble It!