GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand, spread across northern and southern groups in the South Pacific.
Fast Facts
- Avarua, on Rarotonga, is the capital.
- The northern group is dominated by atolls; the southern group includes high volcanic and uplifted coral islands.
- The state conducts its own international relations.
Connected lessons
- Cook IslandsCountry profile
- One ocean, several political relationshipsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- PolynesiaRelated places
- GuamRelated places
- TongaRelated places
- Pitcairn IslandsRelated places