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Cook Islands

Capital Avarua
Area Sq Km 293
Area Sq Miles 113
Population 19 000
Languages English, Maori
Religions Protestant, Roman, Catholic
Currency Dollar
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Cook Islands

Economy Overview
Tourism is the principal industry. The islands depend on extensive aid from New Zealand and are economically underdeveloped through their isolation. The islands produce fresh fruit, which is the main export product. The Government is seeking to build up the islands' infrastructure as a precursor to further development.  
Government
The Cook Islands are an internally self-governing state in free association with New Zealand. Executive power is formally held by the New Zealand High Commissioner (High Commissioner Rob Moore-Jones since 1998) but effectively devolved to the Cabinet. This in turn is responsible to the 25-member Parliament who are directly elected every 5 years. The House of Ariki, which is composed of all the paramount chiefs of the Cook Islands, serves as an advisory body. Advice is given on legislation concerning customs and traditions, though the House of Ariki has no powers of legislation itself. New Zealand is responsible for defence and foreign affairs.

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