The Cook Islands is a self-governing island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists of 15 islands, with the capital city located on the island of Rarotonga. The total population of the Cook Islands is around 18,000 people.
The main language spoken in the Cook Islands is English and Cook Islands Māori, which is a Polynesian language. Cook Islands Māori is also an official language of the country and is taught in schools.
The primary currency used in the Cook Islands is the New Zealand dollar (NZD), which is widely accepted across the islands. However, some businesses may also accept US dollars or Australian dollars.
The Cook Islands observes Cook Island Time (CKT), which is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+10).
There are no direct flights from the UK to the Cook Islands. The closest major airport is in Auckland, New Zealand, with connecting flights available to Rarotonga. The flight time from London to Auckland is approximately 24 hours with a layover, and the flight time from Auckland to Rarotonga is approximately 4 hours.
The main airport in the Cook Islands is Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), located on the island of Rarotonga. The airport is small but modern and serves both domestic and international flights. The address of the airport is Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.