Geography
Cook Islands is in Polynesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -21.23333333, -159.76666666; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
Cook Islands
Cook Islands is a country in Polynesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Avarua
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Polynesia
- Population
- 15 thousand
- Area
- 236 km²
- Currency
- Cook Islands dollar (CKD)
- Official language
- English, Cook Islands Māori
- Calling code
- +682
- Internet TLD
- .ck
- Time zone
- UTC-10:00
Cook Islands map preview: -21.23, -159.77
People and Culture
Cook Islands uses English, Cook Islands Māori in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Cook Islands varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Cook Islands is recorded with the official name Cook Islands. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Avarua
- Polynesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Avarua
- Time zone data: UTC-10:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Cook Islands is grouped under Oceania.
- Cook Islands has a listed area of 236 km².
- Cook Islands is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Cook Islands
What is the capital of Cook Islands?
The capital of Cook Islands is Avarua.
What continent is Cook Islands in?
Cook Islands is in Oceania.
What currency does Cook Islands use?
Cook Islands uses the Cook Islands dollar.
What language is spoken in Cook Islands?
English, Cook Islands Māori is listed for Cook Islands in this database.