Place | Type | AsNotedIn | Area |
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Place | Type | AsNotedIn | Area |
Aitutaki | Island |
Physiography | |
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Physiographic feature | Archipelago |
Group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand - The World Factbook
Particulars for Cook Islands: | |
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Locale Type | Nation |
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. - The World Factbook
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