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Rarotonga in Cook Islands ILES COOK cook-islands. rarotonga Informations and links Rarotonga![]() ![]() 26 hotels in Rarotonga Map Rarotonga Photos Rarotonga ------------------------------- Rarotonga is the most populous island in a group of islands known as the Cook Islands, with about 9,500 residents. The island is located +/- at 21°0?S 160°0?W The Cook Islands' Parliament buildings, as well as the international airport, are located on the island. Because it is the most populous island, Cook Islanders may be referred to as Rarotongan, but they may in fact come from one of the other 15 islands in the group, such as Aitutaki or Mangaia. Rarotonga is also a very popular tourist destination with lots of resorts hotels and motels. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) 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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