Cook Islands
Cook Islands is a country in Oceania. Its capital is Avarua, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Avarua
- Region
- Oceania
- Status
- Self-governing in free association with New Zealand
- Area
- 236 km² Number 215 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Cook Islands?
The capital of Cook Islands is Avarua.
Which countries border Cook Islands?
Cook Islands has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are French Polynesia, American Samoa, Tokelau, Samoa and Niue.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Avarua |
|---|---|---|
 Niue | Alofi | 1,085 km (674 mi) |
 French Polynesia | Papeete | 1,146 km (712 mi) |
 American Samoa | Pago Pago | 1,389 km (863 mi) |
 Samoa | Apia | 1,512 km (940 mi) |
 Tokelau | Fakaofo | 1,797 km (1,117 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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