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Cook Islands was established as an independent kingdom in 1858, later became a UK protectorate in 1888 at its own request, the Cook Islands Federation title was adopted in 1893; New Zealand annexation occurred in 1900 after chiefs ceded governance. The biggest island is of volcanic origin, with Te Manga peak as a notable feature, and it saw HMS Bounty mutineers in 1789, before missionary activity helped shape its political order. It remains the Cook Islands’ most populous island, home to ariki-led governance and long-term Christian conversion.

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Rarotonga is the largest and most populous of the Cook Islands. The island is volcanic, with an area of 67.39 km2 (26.02 sq mi), and is home to almost 75% of th...

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Rarotonga | Cook Islands, Map, & Facts | Britannica

Rarotonga, largest island in the southern group of the Cook Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean about 2,100 miles (3,400 km) northeast of New Zealand. The island is volcanic in origin and has a rugged interior rising to 2,139 feet (652 metres) at Te Manga. Surrounding its mountainous core is a

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