Quick Data on Cook Islands
| Short Name | Cook Islands |
| Capital | Avarua |
| Long Name | n/a |
| Country Code | CW |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Total Area | 236 sq km |
| Population | 8,574 |
| Language | English, Maori |
| Nationality | Cook Islander(s) |
Geography of Cook Islands
As a country in Australia – Oceania, with coordinates at 21 14 S, 159 46 W, Cook Islands neighbors n/a. The terrain in Cook Islands is described as low coral atolls in north; volcanic, hilly islands in south, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Cook Islands: tropical oceanic; moderated by trade winds; a dry season from April to November and a more humid season from December to March.
| Surface Total | 236 sq km |
| Land Surface | 236 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 120 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Te Manga 652 m |
Resources of Cook Islands
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being coconuts (copra). The agricultural land occupies 8.40% of Cook Islands, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 64.60%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 8.40% | 20 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | n/a sq km | n/a | |
| Forest Land | 64.60% | 152 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 27.00% | 64 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Cook Islands
The population of the country is estimated at 8,574 people, with the biggest urban area having n/a. Known as Cook Islander(s), the people from Cook Islands come from diversified ethnic groups such as Cook Island Maori (Polynesian) 81.3%, part Cook Island Maori 6.7%, other 11.9% (2011 est.). The official language is English, Maori. Religions: Protestant 62.8% (Cook Islands Christian Church 49.1%, Seventh Day Adventist 7.9%, Assemblies of God 3.7%, Apostolic Church 2.1%), Roman Catholic 17%, Mormon 4.4%, other 8%, none 5.6%, no response 2.2% (2011 est.).
| Population | 8,574 |
| Nationality | Cook Islander(s) |
| Official Language | English, Maori |
| Other Languages | English (official) 86.4%, Cook Islands Maori (Rarotongan) (official) 76.2%, other 8.3% (2011 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 13.3 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 9 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 75.50% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 1.41 physicians/1,000 population (2014) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Cook Islands
Cook Islands is a parliamentary democracy. The legal system makes use of common law similar to New Zealand common law.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy |
| Citizenship by Birth | n/a |
| Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
| Dual Citizenship | n/a |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Cook Islands
From a population total of 8,574, the labor force is 6,820 (2001). The main products in agriculture are: copra, citrus, pineapples, tomatoes, beans, pawpaws, bananas, yams, taro, coffee; pigs, poultry. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: fishing, fruit processing, tourism, clothing, handicrafts. Its exports cover fish; copra, papayas, fresh and canned citrus fruit, coffee; pearls and pearl shells; clothing. The main import products are: foodstuffs, textiles, fuels, timber, capital goods.
| Exports | $3.125 million (2011 est.) |
| Imports | $109.3 million (2011 est.) |
| Export Partners | n/a |
| Import Partners | n/a |
| GDP / Capita | $16,700 (2016 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 34 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | n/a |
| Internet Users | 5,160 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 54.00% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Cook Islands, statistics sectio
