🇨🇰 Cook Islands

Territory and Sovereignty

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About territory

The Cook Islands are a self-governing island country in the South Pacific Ocean, associated with New Zealand. Originally settled by Polynesian navigators between 600 and 1000 AD, the islands have a rich cultural heritage. European contact began in the 16th century, with Captain James Cook charting the islands in the 18th century, giving them their current name. Today, the Cook Islands rely heavily on tourism and remittances from overseas Cook Islanders, particularly those residing in New Zealand. The nation boasts a significant Exclusive Economic Zone, making fisheries a crucial part of its economy.

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