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Cook-Islands COOK-ISLANDS More about Cook-Islands Airlines in Cook-Islands Airports in Cook-Islands Beer in Cook-Islands Cities in Cook-Islands Climate in Cook-Islands Current weather in Cook-Islands Hotels in Cook-Islands Information about travelling to Cook-Islands Cook-Islands is located in Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand Facts about Cook-Islands Population 12,271 (July 2008 est.) Capital Avarua Time zone UTC-10 (5 hours behind Washington, DC during Standard Time) Location Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand General info about Cook-Islands 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. Languages spoken English (official), Maori Ethnic division Cook Island Maori (Polynesian) 87.7%, part Cook Island Maori 5.8%, other 6.5% (2001 census) HIV/AIDS prevalence rate NA Climate tropical oceanic; moderated by trade winds; a dry season from April to November and a more humid season from December to March Resources NEGL Economy Like many other South Pacific island nations, the Cook Islands' economic development is hindered by the isolation of the country from foreign markets, the limited size of domestic markets, lack of natural resources, periodic devastation from natural disasters, and inadequate infrastructure. Agriculture, employing about one-third of the working population, provides the economic base with major exports made up of copra and citrus fruit. Black pearls are the Cook Islands' leading export. Manufacturing activities are limited to fruit processing, clothing, and handicrafts. Trade deficits are offset by remittances from emigrants and by foreign aid, overwhelmingly from New Zealand. In the 1980s and 1990s, the country lived beyond its means, maintaining a bloated public service and accumulating a large foreign debt. Subsequent reforms, including the sale of state assets, the strengthening of economic management, the encouragement of tourism, and a debt restructuring agreement, have rekindled investment and growth. 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