Cook Islands: flag, capital and facts

Cook Islands is a territory in Oceania (Australia & Oceania). Its capital is Avarua. Area — 236 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.

The flag of Cook Islands

A blue flag with the Union Jack and a ring of 15 stars — one per island.

The capital of Cook Islands — Avarua

Avarua is the capital of Cook Islands. Avarua — parrots seem to squawk all day on the island of Rarotonga.

Facts about Cook Islands

Capital: Avarua
Continent: Australia & Oceania
Region: Oceania
Area: 236 km²
Currency: CKD ($), NZD ($)
Status: Dependent territory
Coordinates: -21.23333333°, -159.76666666°

How to remember the name

The nameCook Islands — named after Captain James Cook, the great explorer.

Did you know?

The Cook Islands have coins in unusual shapes — even a triangular one.

Flags that look alike

These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Cook Islands — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.

Other countries of Oceania

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