The Cook Islands (in free association with New Zealand)
Demographics (United Nations) |
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Population |
17,500 |
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Area |
230 sq. km (90 sq. mi) |
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Population density |
75/sq. km (190/sq. mi) |
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Growth rate p.a. |
0.08% (per 1,000: births 23, deaths 5) |
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Under 15 years |
36% |
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Urban dwellers |
75% (0.52% p.a.) |
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Capital city |
Rarotonga (Avarua) 12,800 |
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Languages & peoples (World Christian Database) |
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Mother tongues |
56% Cook Islands Maori, 11% Rakahanga-Manihiki, 9% English, … |