What is the basic phrase used to greet a Cook Islander?
Kia Orana
After which great explorer were these islands named?
Captain Cook
Who is head of state
King Charles III
When did the Cook Islands become an independent nation?
1965
Roughly how far is it from the furthest south island to the furthest north?
1400 - 1450 km
What is the capital of the Cook Islands?
Avarua
How many islands make up the Cook Islands archipelago?
15
Which island is famous for producing black pearls?
Manihiki
Used in fine jewellery, what is the most romantic souvenir from the Cook Islands?
Black Pearl
The Cook Islands were originally called what?
Hervey Islands.
What is the largest island in the Cook Islands group?
Rarotonga
True or False: The waters immediately off the southern coast of Rarotonga are very deep and visitors should take care.
False
True or False: The island of Rarotonga is only 32 kilometres in circumference.
True
Which is the only island to have fresh water lakes?
Mitiaro
What is a kopeka?
A bird.
What is the official currency used in the Cook Islands?
New Zealand Dollar
Which of these is not one of the islands of the Cook Islands? Aitutaki Viti Levu Atiu Penrhyn
Viti Levu
True or False: More Cook Islanders live outside the Cook Islands than in the Cook Islands themselves.
True
What is the traditional dance of the Cook Islands heavily focused on?
Community and storytelling with rapid hip movements
How many of the Cook Islands are uninhabited all year round?
two, Manuae and Takutea
Which Island has a church that's was literally divided down the centre by a brick wall when it was first built?
Mauke. The Ziona Church was divided down the centre when neighbouring villagers couldn't agree on the interior decoration
What is the most famous and popular traditional dish in the Cook Islands?
Ika Mata
When did the Cook Islands become free associates to New Zealand?
August 4, 1965
What is the most popular means of transport for locals and tourists alike in the Cook Islands?
Motor scooter
Where is One Foot Island?
Aitutaki