What country is Rarotonga in?
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What country is Rarotonga in?
the Cook Islands
Rarotonga is the largest and most populous of the Cook Islands. The island is volcanic, with an area of 67.39 km2 (26.02 sq mi), and is home to almost 75% of the country’s population, with 13,007 of a total population of 17,434….Rarotonga.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Demonym | Rarotongan |
| Population | 13,007 |
Is Rarotonga in New Zealand?
About our flights to Rarotonga Rarotonga is the main island of the Cook Islands, a group of islands and atolls in the South Pacific. Connections across our domestic network make it easy to access flights to Rarotonga from anywhere in New Zealand. The scheduled Auckland to Rarotonga flight time is just under four hours.
What is Rarotonga known for?
Accessible by air from Rarotonga and known for deserted beaches, limestone caves and a population of 400 warrior people, it’s one of the few untouched places left on Earth. The Cook Islands are refreshingly devoid of towering mega-resorts – the rule of thumb is that no building can be taller than the palm trees.
What language do they speak in Rarotonga?
Islands Māori
Cook Islands Māori is an Eastern Polynesian language that is the official language of the Cook Islands. Cook Islands Māori is closely related to New Zealand Māori, but is a distinct language in its own right….
| Cook Islands Māori | |
|---|---|
| Official language in | Cook Islands |
| Regulated by | Kopapa Reo |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-2 | rar |
Do I need a passport to go to Rarotonga from NZ?
Anyone can enter the Cook Islands as a tourist for a stay of up to 31 days. The passport you hold does not matter. You must have evidence of a return ticket or a ticket for another destination.
Are the Cook Islands part of New Zealand?
Cook Islands is part of the Realm of New Zealand and the Head of State is the Queen of New Zealand. That means that while it administers its own affairs, Cook Islanders are New Zealand citizens who are free to live and work here. More than 60,000 Cook Island Māori live in New Zealand.
Is the Cook Islands part of New Zealand?
Cook Islands is located between French Polynesia and American Samoa. It comprises 15 islands and has a population of around 17,500. It is self-governing in ‘free association’ with New Zealand. Cook Islands is part of the Realm of New Zealand and the Head of State is the Queen of New Zealand.
What kind of food do Cook Islands eat?
Traditional main meals consist of bread or rice with starchy vegetables such as taro, kumara, coconut, fish, and a variety of ocean delicacies such as pasua (giant clam). Breadfruit, banana, cassava, coconut, papaya and taro. Local fruit and vegetables.