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Brief Background
Location
Pacific
Capital
Avarua
Main Religion
Christianity
Official Language
English. The other main language is Cook Islands Maori.
Government
Parliamentary democratic dependency
Political Status
Self-governing in free association with
New Zealand
History
The Cook Islands are a dependency of New Zealand since 1901
but they are fully responsible for internal affairs. New
Zealand retains responsibility for external affairs and
defense in consultation with the Cook Islands.
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NZ
ISO Code
CK
Cook Islands
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| Location | Pacific |
| Capital | Avarua |
| Main Religion | Christianity |
| Official Language | English. The other main language is Cook Islands Maori. |
| Government | Parliamentary democratic dependency |
| Political Status | Self-governing in free association with New Zealand |
| History | The Cook Islands are a dependency of New Zealand since 1901 but they are fully responsible for internal affairs. New Zealand retains responsibility for external affairs and defense in consultation with the Cook Islands. |
| International Oval | NZ |
| ISO Code | CK |