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Rarotonga

Islands information
NameRarotonga
LocationCentral-Southern Pacific Ocean
ArchipelagoCook Islands
Major islands*Motutapu *Oneroa *Koromiri *Taakoka
Geography information
Area67.19 km2 (25.9 mi)
Cook Islands
Administration information
DemonymRarotongan
Population14.153

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Rarotonga is the most populous island of the Cook Islands, with a population of 14,153 (census 2006), out of the country's total population of 19,569.

Cook Islands' Parliament buildings, as well as the international airport, are located on Rarotonga. Because it is the most populous island, Cook Islanders may often be referred to as Rarotongan, but they may in fact come from one of the other 14 islands in the group, such as Aitutaki or Mangaia. This is similarly the case in the Society Islands where many refer to local inhabitants as "Tahitians" simply because Tahiti is the most populous and most famous island of the group. Rarotonga is also a very popular tourist destination with many resorts, hotels and motels.

The chief town, Avarua, on the north coast, is also the capital of the Cook Islands.


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