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Capital

Avarua

Mata Utu

Region

Oceania

Oceania

Subregion

Polynesia

Polynesia

Currency

New Zealand dollar · NZD · $

CFP franc · XPF · ₣

Nationality

Cook Island

Wallis and Futuna, Wallisian or Futunan

Phone code

+682

+681

Internet domain

.ck

.wf

ISO codes

CK / COK

WF / WLF

Time zone

Pacific/Rarotonga

Pacific/Wallis

Native name

Cook Islands

Wallis et Futuna

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About Cook Islands

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.

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About Wallis and Futuna Islands

Wallis and Futuna is a remote French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, made up of two small island groups deep in Polynesia. One of the most isolated French territories, it preserves strong traditional Polynesian customs and kingdoms alongside French administration. Its main settlement, Mata Utu, lies on the island of Wallis.

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Cook Islands & Wallis and Futuna Islands: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cook Islands?

The capital of Cook Islands is Avarua.

What currency is used in Cook Islands?

Cook Islands uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD), with the symbol $.

Where is Cook Islands located?

Cook Islands is located in Polynesia, Oceania.

What are people from Cook Islands called?

People from Cook Islands are referred to as Cook Island.

What is the phone calling code for Cook Islands?

The international dialing code for Cook Islands is +682.

What is the internet domain for Cook Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cook Islands is .ck.

What time zone is Cook Islands in?

Cook Islands uses the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone.

What is Cook Islands known for?

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.

What is the capital of Wallis and Futuna Islands?

The capital of Wallis and Futuna Islands is Mata Utu.

What currency is used in Wallis and Futuna Islands?

Wallis and Futuna Islands uses the CFP franc (XPF), with the symbol ₣.

Where is Wallis and Futuna Islands located?

Wallis and Futuna Islands is located in Polynesia, Oceania.

What is the native name of Wallis and Futuna Islands?

The native name of Wallis and Futuna Islands is Wallis et Futuna.

What are people from Wallis and Futuna Islands called?

People from Wallis and Futuna Islands are referred to as Wallis and Futuna, Wallisian or Futunan.

What is the phone calling code for Wallis and Futuna Islands?

The international dialing code for Wallis and Futuna Islands is +681.

What is the internet domain for Wallis and Futuna Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Wallis and Futuna Islands is .wf.

What time zone is Wallis and Futuna Islands in?

Wallis and Futuna Islands uses the Pacific/Wallis time zone.

What is Wallis and Futuna Islands known for?

Wallis and Futuna is a remote French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, made up of two small island groups deep in Polynesia. One of the most isolated French territories, it preserves strong traditional Polynesian customs and kingdoms alongside French administration. Its main settlement, Mata Utu, lies on the island of Wallis.