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| capital | Avarua |
| currency | New Zealand Dollar (NZD ), US Dollars are also accepted |
| population | 19,569 (2006) |
| Power Systems | 240V/50Hz (Australian socket) |
| country code | 682 |
| Time zone | UTC-10 |
| Language | English、Maori |
| Emergency call | 999 (police agency), 998 (emergency medical service), 996 (fire department) |
| Driving direction | Left |
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Island（English: Cook Islands) YesOceaniaOf a country.
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history
In 1888, the Cook Islands was includedU.KProtected area, incorporated after 1900New ZealandTerritorial scope.
November 17, 1964, atUnited NationsUnder the guidance of New Zealand, the New Zealand Parliament passed the "Cook Islands Constitution Act", which released the autonomy of the islands to local residents after the residents of the Cook Islands completed the general election.
On April 20, 1965, the Cook Islands completed a referendum, and public opinion supported the establishment of a constitution and the establishment of a semi-autonomous government. On July 26 of the same year, New Zealand passed the Cook Islands Constitution Amendment Act. Give the residents of the Cook Islands New Zealand citizenship and free access to New Zealand, while the Cook Islands and New Zealand cooperate in the form of a Free Association. The head of state of the Cook Islands is Eliza Queen White II, and decides her government through elections. The government has complete autonomy, but in terms of external affairs, it is New Zealand that supervises its foreign affairs and defense affairs. After completing the system of internal self-government, in recent years the Cook Islands has begun to try to have more dominance in diplomacy, such as joining many regional organizations, and even establishing direct or indirect diplomatic relations with 34 countries, with a view to transforming Become a truly independent sovereign country.
geography
The Cook Islands is located in the South Pacific, betweenFrench PolynesiaandFijiIn between, an archipelago composed of 15 islands, whose naming originated from expedition explorationSouth Pacific, Captain James Cook, who discovered many islands, is the free United Nations of New Zealand. In 1973, it signed a joint declaration with New Zealand, has the right to independently diplomatic powers with other countries, and has participated in international organizations such as the World Health Organization.
area
| North Cook Islands nearequatorialLow coral atoll. These islands are sparsely populated and difficult to visit. |
| South Cook Islands Most are volcanic islands and hilly islands, and some atolls. These islands contain most of the population of the Cook Islands and include two main destination islandsRarotongawithAitutaki。 |
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arrival
When you book a flight to the Cook Islands, you must also book your ticket. The Cook Islands issues entry permits, not visas. Upon arrival, sincere visitors can obtain a 31-day entry permit, which can be applied to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Cook Islands, which can be extended for up to 6 months. If you are a tourist from the Cook Islands, you are not allowed to work.
Departure tax is included in your departure car fare and is not taxable when you leave the country.
It is best to arrange accommodation in advance, as there are no public camping areas in the Cook Islands and camping is discouraged. Most guests will arrange transfers from the airport.
By plane Rarotonga International Airport (RAR IATA) is the main gateway. Provides daily services in Auckland (3.5 hours) and weekly services in Sydney and Los Angeles. Currently the only international airlines are Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. Air New Zealand has codeshare arrangements with other star alliance members including United Airlines, and Rarotonga is a popular stopover on round-the-world flights.
Rarotonga and Aitutaki are regular stops for Tahiti cruise ships. Other cruise companies occasionally visit.
If you plan to sail to these islands, you must enter through one of the five designated ports of entry. The southern group is Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Atiu, and the northern group is Penn and Pukapuka.