Cook Islands
The Cook Islands are a collection of 15 islands in the South Pacific. The population of the Cook Islands is around 21,000 people. The Cook Islands are self-governing parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand.
Rarotonga International Airport is the sole entry point to the Cook Islands by air and the quickest way of arriving. The Rarotonga International Airport is located on Rarotonga island, which is where most of the population (around 9,500) live.
Eclipse 2010
On 11th July, 2010, a total solar eclipse will occur in the Cook Islands. This pages is being developed with that in mind.
The 2010 eclipse only passes over the island of Mangaia which is the most southerly of the Cook Islands. The eclipse will miss Rarotonga which has an international airport.
On Mangaia first contact is at sun rise with totality at an elevation of 14 degrees - duration 3m 18seconds.
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Official website of the Cook Islands Tourist Corporation
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