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Cook Islands geography facts

Cook Islands is a country or territory in Polynesia. Its capital is Avarua, and its currency is Cook Islands dollar, New Zealand dollar.

Official name
Cook Islands
Capital
Avarua
Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Currency
Cook Islands dollar, New Zealand dollar
Languages
English, Cook Islands Māori
Land neighbours
No land borders listed
Area
236 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+682
Internet domain
.ck

Quick answers about Cook Islands

What is the capital of Cook Islands?

The capital of Cook Islands is Avarua.

What currency is used in Cook Islands?

Cook Islands uses Cook Islands dollar, New Zealand dollar.

Where is Cook Islands?

Cook Islands is in Polynesia, within Oceania.

What languages are spoken in Cook Islands?

The reference languages listed for Cook Islands are English, Cook Islands Māori.

Which countries border Cook Islands?

Cook Islands has no land borders listed in our reference data.

Is Cook Islands landlocked?

No. Cook Islands is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Cook Islands

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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