Time zone: GMT - 10 hours
Location: Oceania, a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
Capital: Avarua
Currency: New Zealand dollar (currency code NZD)
Languages: English (official), Maori. Business language: English
Airport authority contact information:
Airports: In 2005 Cook Islands had 9 airports, only 1 of which have a paved runway, the most significant of which are:
Aitutaki Island Airport
Atiu Island Airport
Mangaia Island Airport
Manihiki Island Airport
Mauke Island Airport
Mitiaro Island Airport
Penrhyn Airport
Rarotonga Airport
