| Cook Islands (Cook Islands, Kūki 'Āirani) | |
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| Information | |
| Capital city | Avarua |
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| Area | 236 km² |
| Population | 19 569 hab. (2009) |
| Density | 82,92 inhab./km² |
| Nice | Cookians |
| Official languages | English, Cook Islands Maori |
| Change | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| Electricity | 240 V |
| Telephone prefix | 682 |
| Internet suffix | .ck |
| Flow direction | Drive to the left |
| Spindle | UTC-10 |
| Location | |
 21 ° 14 ′ 0 ″ S 159 ° 47 ′ 0 ″ W | |
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| Touristic site | |
The Cook Islands are an archipelago of Polynesia.
Understand
Regions
Cities
Other destinations
To go
Formalities
All visitors to the Cook Islands, regardless of nationality, are exempt from Visa for a maximum stay of 31 days. Visitors traveling for tourism purposes may extend their stay, for periods of 31 days, up to a maximum of 6 months.
By plane
On a boat
Circulate
By car
Only one real road (in reality circular ...) exists on Rarotonga Island that can be recognized by the name of Macaw tapu, a path partly doubles this axis under the name of Ara Metua by serving more precisely all the localities. The upholstery is however in good condition and regularly maintained.
Driving is on the left of the road throughout the territory and the steering wheel is on the right in vehicles.
Speed limits:
- Route: 60 km / h
- City : 40 km / h
No traffic light exists on the archipelago and few pedestrian crossings, sidewalks are rare. Keep an eye out, however, stray animals can cross traffic lanes and cause serious damage to vehicles.
If you wish to drive, it is necessary to obtain a provisional driving license against payment of the sum of NZ $ 10 on presentation of your usual driving license and a photo ID. A test (quite simple though ...) can be submitted.
These steps must be taken upon your arrival at the police station in Avarua.
By bus
A regular two-way circular service exists in the territory.
Rates in effect in 2010:
- One way ticket : NZ $ 2.50
- Round trip ticket: NZ $ 4.00
On a boat
By plane
The company Air Rarotonga operates regular services between the atolls of the Cook Islands.
Speak
Buy
The New Zealand dollar (NZ $, NZD) is the currency in force in the territory.
The most common bank cards are accepted in most shops as well as in hotels, distributors are located in Rarotonga but are rarer on the rest of the archipelago.
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
Learn
To work
Communicate
security
 | Emergency telephone number: Police :999 Ambulance:998 Firefighter :996 |
Few incidents take place on the territory, at least towards tourists. However, it should be noted that the consumption of alcohol by people under the age of 21 is prohibited, as is any possession or consumption of narcotics.
Government travel advice
Canada (Government of Canada) 
France (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) 
Swiss (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs)
Health
Following an upsurge in dengue fever, it is recommended to take mosquito repellent and take out repatriation insurance. Medical evacuation may be unavoidable in the event of serious disturbances or accidents.
In the event of a problem, immediately contact the hospital services at 998.
Respect
It is not recommended to wear rather naked clothes when visiting the villages.
