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Official Name of Cook Islands: Cook Islands
Government type in Cook Islands: self-governing parliamentary democracy
Capital of Cook Islands: Avarua
Primary Language in Cook Islands: English (official), Maori
Currency in Cook Islands: New Zealand dollar (NZD)

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 emigration of skilled workers to New Zealand and government deficits are continuing problems.

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