Population
Population data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

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Population data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
Surface area data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
Population density data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
GDP per capita data is unavailable for the Cook Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
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Avarua
Apia
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218,019
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2,840 km²
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76.8 /km²
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$1.18 billion · 2024
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$5,393 · 2024
Oceania
Oceania
Polynesia
Polynesia
New Zealand dollar · NZD · $
Samoan tālā · WST · SAT
Cook Island
Samoan
+682
+685
.ck
.ws
CK / COK
WS / WSM
Pacific/Rarotonga
Pacific/Apia
Cook Islands
Samoa
| Measure | Cook Islands | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Avarua | Apia |
| Population | — | 218,019 |
| Surface area | — | 2,840 km² |
| Population density | — | 76.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | — | $1.18 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | — | $5,393 · 2024 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Polynesia | Polynesia |
| Currency | New Zealand dollar · NZD · $ | Samoan tālā · WST · SAT |
| Nationality | Cook Island | Samoan |
| Phone code | +682 | +685 |
| Internet domain | .ck | .ws |
| ISO codes | CK / COK | WS / WSM |
| Time zone | Pacific/Rarotonga | Pacific/Apia |
| Native name | Cook Islands | Samoa |
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The Cook Islands, a tropical paradise in the South Pacific, is a self‑governing nation of 15 small islands known for its crystal‑clear lagoons, friendly locals, and a unique blend of Polynesian heritage and modern island life.
Full Cook Islands profile →Samoa is a Polynesian nation in the central South Pacific, made up of two main islands and several smaller ones. Often called the cradle of Polynesia, it is a place where ancient customs, expressed through the cultural code known as faaSamoa, remain central to everyday life. Lush, volcanic and surrounded by reef, it pairs natural beauty with deep tradition.
Full Samoa profile →The capital of Cook Islands is Avarua.
Cook Islands uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD), with the symbol $.
Cook Islands is located in Polynesia, Oceania.
People from Cook Islands are referred to as Cook Island.
The international dialing code for Cook Islands is +682.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cook Islands is .ck.
Cook Islands uses the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone.
The Cook Islands, a tropical paradise in the South Pacific, is a self‑governing nation of 15 small islands known for its crystal‑clear lagoons, friendly locals, and a unique blend of Polynesian heritage and modern island life.
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
Samoa has a recorded population of approximately 218,019 people.
Samoa covers an area of about 2,840 km².
Samoa has a population density of roughly 76.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Samoa has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.18 billion as of 2024.
Samoa has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,393.
Samoa uses the Samoan tālā (WST), with the symbol SAT.
Samoa is located in Polynesia, Oceania.
People from Samoa are referred to as Samoan.
The international dialing code for Samoa is +685.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Samoa is .ws.
Samoa uses the Pacific/Apia time zone.
Samoa is a Polynesian nation in the central South Pacific, made up of two main islands and several smaller ones. Often called the cradle of Polynesia, it is a place where ancient customs, expressed through the cultural code known as faaSamoa, remain central to everyday life. Lush, volcanic and surrounded by reef, it pairs natural beauty with deep tradition.