Cook Islands Background

Background: Named after Captain COOK, who sighted them in 1770, the islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, administrative control was transferred to New Zealand; in 1965 residents chose self-government in free association with New Zealand. The emigration of skilled workers to New Zealand and government deficits are continuing problems.



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Areas in Cook Islands: Aitutaki | Atiu | Manihiki | Niue | Palmerston | Penrhyn | Pukapuka | Rarotonga | Suwarrow | Tokelau {#[blogfeed]#}{#[photos]#}