Cook Islands

SHORT INFORMATION

Politics of the Cook Islands

The politics of the Cook Islands, an associated state, takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democracy within a constitutional monarchy. The Queen of New Zealand, represented in the Cook Islands by the Queen's Representative, is the Head of State; the Chief Minister is the head of government and of a multi-party system.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Cook Islands: Festivals and Events

Discover a range of top festivals and events in the Cook Islands held to celebrate cultural or significant historical events, incluiding the following. . .

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Cook Islands Cuisine

Tropical regions have a large variety of culinary possibilities, and the Cook Islands are no different. Popular ingredients include fresh fruit—papayas, lemons, limes, coconuts, bananas, mangos, musk melons—all of which make for a refreshing taste for the palate, not to mention a healthy breakfast!