Interesting Facts About the Cook Island

The Cook Islands are a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand

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located in the South Pacific Ocean.

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The Cook Islands consist of 15 islands spread across an area of 2.2 million square kilometers.

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The largest island of the Cook Islands is Rarotonga, which is also the capital.

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The Cook Islands were named after British explorer Captain James Cook

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The Cook Islands have a rich cultural heritage, with traditional dances, music

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