Geography
Cook Islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean, lies between Hawaii
to the north, and New Zealand to the southwest. Avarua, the capital,
is located on the island of Rarotonga. The Cook Islands are situated
3500km northeast of New Zealand and 1000km southwest of Tahiti in
the South Pacific, forming part of Polynesia.
Climate
The climate varies throughout the islands. Although the trade winds
provide some moderating influence. Rainfall is heaviest in Rarotonga,
while the northern atolls tend to be drier. The coolest months are
June to August, while November to March marks the warmer season.
Most rain falls in the warmest period.
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