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The Cook Islands

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October 14th 2006
The cook islands is a tiny south pacific nation of only 14 000 people spread over 15 islands over a massive area of ocean. It's still classed as part of polynesia (like French Polynesia) but is much cheaper and better caters to travellers, the people are also much more friendly, almost too friendly and the pace is very laid back. We spent two weeks on the main Island of Rarotonga, which is just 3 ... read more

Oceania » Cook Islands » Rarotonga

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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 e... ... read more