National Symbols
Compare   Search   Countries Continents Territories States Quiz Flag Colors

National Symbols of Cook Islands

Last updated on August 18th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Country Information
  3. Coat of arms
  4. Flag map
  5. Country motto
  6. National animal
  7. National flower
  8. National bird
  9. Rest of national symbols
  10. State symbols
  11. Neighbouring countries
  12. Proverbs & sayings
  13. Compare with other countries
  14. Location

By | Updated on August 18, 2023

Reviewed by Rittika

The Cook Islands is a country in Australia/Oceania. It shares borders with 3 countries: New Zealand, French Polynesia, and American Samoa. The people of the Cook Islands are called Cook Islanders. The country is situated in Oceania, a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and the Cook Islands has also been influenced. The etymology of Cook Islands can be defined as; Named after Captain James Cook, who visited the islands in 1773 and 1777.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in the Cook Islands include Cook Island Maori and Part-Maori.

Air Rarotonga is the national airline of the Cook Islands. The national color of the country is blue. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is COK.

The Cook Islands is known for its limestone caves, beautiful beaches, and abundance of marine life. The national dish of the Cook Islands is Umukai.

The country has the time zone UTC-10 (CKT) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Avarua is Cook Island’s largest city, while Avarua District serves as the capital.

The country’s total area is 236.7 km² (91.4 sq mi), and the total population is 17,564. The country’s terrain can be defined as; Low coral atolls in the north; volcanic, hilly islands in the south. The country’s usual climate is tropical oceanic; moderated by trade winds; a dry season from April to November and a more humid season from December to March.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. The Cook Islands has 120 km of coastline.

The New Zealand dollar serves as the national unit of currency. The domain for the Cook Islands is .ck and the country code is +682. The shield is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The Cook Islands National Museum serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The Cook Islands National Museum is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of the Cook Islands is the ‘Pareu’ (sarong), and 4 August is designated as National Day. In the Cook Islands, the majority of the population practices Protestantism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, the Cook Islands has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Cook Islands’ national animal is the Pacific fruit bat. The national flower is Gardenia. The highest peak is Te Manga.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of the Cook Islands and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Rugby is considered the country’s national sport.

Captain James Cook is the founder of Cothe ok Islands. The country’s national anthem was written by Tepaeru Te Rito, and composed by Thomas Davis.

The country’s national hero is Joe Williams.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Cook Islands is a member of the Pacific Community (PC). Cook Islands collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is ” Love A Little Paradise”.

Mark Brown is the current Prime minister of the Cook Islands, and Tom Marsters (Queen's Representative) is the President.

Cook Islands has declared English and Cook Islands Maori as the country’s official languages.

– Learn about Cook Islands flag color codes and their meanings –
– Further information regarding the symbols and knowledge of Cook Islands can be found in the table of contents –

Author

  • Naeem Noor

    As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

    View all posts

Country information

Former name(s) Hervey Isles
Official name(s) Cook Islands
Alternative name(s) N/A
Regional location Oceania, a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand
Country name etymology Named after Captain James Cook, who visited the islands in 1773 and 1777
Climate Tropical oceanic; moderated by trade winds; a dry season from April to November and a more humid season from December to March
Terrain Low coral atolls in the north; volcanic, hilly islands in the south
Population 17,564
National Day 4 Aug 2022
Language(s) English, Cook Islands Maori
Religion Protestant
Country code +682
Literacy rate N/A
Currency New Zealand dollar
Capital city Avarua District
ISO COK
Domain(TLD) .ck
Ethnicity Cook Island Maori & Part-Maori
Head of government Premier
Nationality Cook Islanders
Driving side Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format dd/mm/yyyy
Total area 236.7 km² (91.4 sq mi)
Timezone UTC-10 (CKT)
Average elevation 0 metres (0 ft)
Coastline 120 km
Mains electricity 240 V
Emergency telephone numbers Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Cook Islands

Flag map of Cook Islands

Motto of Cook Islands

No official motto

National animal of Cook Islands

The National animal of Cook Islands is Pacific fruit bat

National Animal of Cook Islands - Pacific fruit bat

National flower of Cook Islands

The National flower of Cook Islands is Gardenia. Botanical name is Tiare Maori.

National flower of Cook Islands - Gardenia

National bird of Cook Islands

The National bird of Cook Islands is Not Declared

Rest of the National symbols of Cook Islands 👇

Neighbouring countries of Cook Islands

Cook Islanders Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

It may only be a small storm yet a successful outcome is imminent.

In this world I greet my oldest survivor — the earth.

Walk in the valley of our ancestors, learn of the history, and marvel at the beauty.

A little axe, when well used, brings lots of food.

Survival is the treasured goal.

Don’t lean on your fellow men — theirs is an ever moving support.

Let us keep close together, not far apart.

When one chief falls, another one rises.

Boast during the day; be humble at night.

Only the foolish visit the land of the cannibals.

Compare Cook Islands with other countries

with

Compare Cook Islands with its neighbours

Country location

Guess the Flags Quiz

Sharing is caring 🤗

Cook Islands is a territory of New Zealand

National Flag of Cook Islands ????????

National flag of Cook Islands
How to pronounce Cook IslandsHow to pronounce Cook Islands