Cook Islands Introduction 2017, CIA World Factbook

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Cook Islands Introduction 2017

SOURCE: 2017 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES

Page last updated on January 12, 2017

Background:
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, government deficits, and limited natural resources are of continuing concern.

NOTE: The information regarding Cook Islands on this page is re-published from the 2017 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Cook Islands Introduction 2017 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Cook Islands Introduction 2017 should be addressed to the CIA.

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