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The Cook Islands are in Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.
They are just east of Tonga and Fiji, and west of French Polynesia, in the ocean northeast of New Zealand.
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Why is cook island called cook island?
The Cook Islands, situated in the South Pacific, are named after Captain James Cook. He landed here in 1773 and again visited these islands in 1777. The Cook Islands consist of about 18 islands.
What islands has Captain James Cook all discovered?
James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands, which he originally called the Sandwich Islands. Although the Cook Islands are named after him, Cook did not discover them, merely visiting them in 1773.
When was Cook Islands created?
Cook Islands was created on 1965-08-04.
When did Cook Islands Federation end?
Cook Islands Federation ended in 1901.
How did Cook Island get its name?
Captain Cook named the islands Hervey Islands. The name Cook Islands appeared on a Russian Naval Chart in the 1820's named so in honour of James Cook
What are the Islands named after Captain Cook?
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Is the Cook Islands in Asia?
No, the Cook Islands are in Oceania.
What are 2 islands that surrounds the cook islands?
There are no land masses 'surrounding' Cook Islands. The nearest land to the Cook Islands is New Zealand.
Is Hawaii in the Cook Islands?
No, the Cook Islands are south of Hawaii,
Is Tonga part of the Cook Islands?
No, The Cook Islands are another one of the pacific islands.
What islands did Captain Cook go to?
Captain James Cook visited the islands of Fiji, Hawaii, Cook Islands and New Zealand.
Why is cook island called cook island?
The Cook Islands, situated in the South Pacific, are named after Captain James Cook. He landed here in 1773 and again visited these islands in 1777. The Cook Islands consist of about 18 islands.
Who do the cook islands belong to?
The Cook Islands are a protectorate of New Zealand.
What is the capital of Rarotonga?
Rarotonga is 1 of 15 islands of the Cook islands and Avarua is the capital of the Cook islands.
What islands has Captain James Cook all discovered?
James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands, which he originally called the Sandwich Islands. Although the Cook Islands are named after him, Cook did not discover them, merely visiting them in 1773.
Who did the cook islands have war against?
The Cook Islands have never been in a war.
When was Cook Islands dollar created?
Cook Islands dollar was created in 1967.
