maps of cook islands

Cooks Islands is located in the South Pacific Ocean and is an exclusive economic zone. Cook Islands map an area of about two hundred and forty square kilometer. The capital of the country is Avarua which is also the largest city of the country.

The official language of the country is English and Cook Islands Maori. The ethnically predominant group here is Maori.  The country is a self governing parliamentary democracy. It is also in association with New Zealanders who are responsible for their defense. The country is independent in its foreign policies.

The major economy here is tourism and it is even bigger than the off shore banking systems, or marine and pearl exports. The queen of New Zealand is the head of the state. This island is not a member of the United Nations and participates in the activities of WHO and UNESCO. The climate here ranges from moderate to temperate.

The maps of Cook Island show that there are ten outer island councils and three main islands council. Agriculture is the base of the economy here with exports of items like copra and citrus fruits. Those with travel maps of Cook Islands can visit any of the islands as all of them are equally beautiful.