ocr: COOK ISLANDS E 165° Status: Territory in free association with New Zealand Penrhyn Claimed:1901 Capital: Avarua 202 per. sq. mile Rakahanga Population:18,47 Density: 10" Pukapuka LYING 2,170 MILES NURTHEAST of Manihiki New Zealand, the Cook Islands are a Nassau combination of 24 coral atolls and volcanic islands. Northern Cook The islands achieved seltgovernment in 1965 and Islands have adopted a diverse approach to their economy. Suwarrou Extensive clam and pearl farming, and an ostrich farm, have been developed alongside tourism and banlang. With the breakup of the ANZUS alliance in PACIPICO ...
