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The Cook Islands weather is typically tropical. Summer is hotter and more humid with a higher rainfall and the risk of tropical storms and sometimes cyclones (hurricanes). Winter is cooler and drier. Aitutaki and the northern islands are noticeably warmer than the capital island, Rarotonga, which accumulates cloud around its mountain peaks. Mangaia in the south is the coolest island; Penrhyn and Rakahanga in the North are the hottest as they're closer to the equator (typically 5-7 degrees celcius warmer than Rarotonga).
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What island region if found at latitude 20 south and longitude 160 west?
The Cook Islands.
What country controls the Cook Islands?
New Zealand controls the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands is a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand, which means it governs its domestic affairs but relies on New Zealand for defense and foreign relations.
Which side of the international date line is the cook islands?
The Cook Islands of New Zealand are on the east side of the International Date Line, 10 hours behind UTC (the same time offset as Hawaii).
Who discovered sandwich island?
Sandwich Islands, now known as the Hawaiian Islands, were not "discovered" by a single person. They were inhabited by Polynesians who arrived in voyaging canoes around the 4th century AD. The islands were later visited by European explorers such as Captain James Cook in 1778.
What is the time difference for the Cook Islands during New Zealand daylight savings time?
New Zealand Daylight Saving Time (UTC+13) is 23 hours ahead of Cook Islands Time (UTC-10).
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 is the name of the stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands?
The stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand is called the Cook Strait. It is known for its strong currents and unpredictable weather conditions.
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.
