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Wafer-thin cays and farflung atolls, white-sand beaches and lush green volcanic mountains, a slow pace, friendly people, dancing - what's not to like about the Cook Islands? If that's not enough, they also have excellent hiking, snorkelling, caving and lazing.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Cook Islands
Population
18,700
Currency
Name: New Zealand Dollar
Code: NZD
Symbol: NZ$
Electrical Plugs
240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Maori, English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -10
Country Dialing Code
+682
Weights & Measures
Metric
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