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    History of the Cook Islands

    The Cook Islands are named after Captain James Cook, who visited the islands in 1773 and 1777, although Spanish navigator Alvaro de Mendaña was the first European to reach the islands in 1595. The Cook Islands became aligned to the United Kingdom in 1890, largely because of the fear of British residents that France might occupy the islands as it already had Tahiti. By 1900, the islands were annexed as British territory. In 1901, the islands were included within the boundaries of the Colony of New Zealand. The Cook Islands contain 15 islands in the group spread over a vast area in the South Pacific. The majority of islands are low coral atolls in the Northern Group, with Rarotonga, a volcanic island in the Southern Group, as the main administration and government centre. The main Cook Islands language is Rarotongan Māori. There are some variations in dialect in the 'outer' islands. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    The Cook Islands are named after Captain James Cook, who visited the islands in 1773 and 1777, although Spanish navigator Alvaro de Mendaña was the first European to reach the islands in 1595. [1] The Cook Islands became aligned to the United Kingdom in 1890, largely because of the fear of British residents that France might occupy the islands ...
  3. cookislands.travel

    Political History Originally named the Hervey Isles after a British lord, the Russians named them the Cook Islands in honour of the famous captain in 1823. In 1888 they became a part of the British Dominion, due to fears France may seize the islands first. In 1901 New Zealand decided to annex the country despite opposition from the traditional chiefs.
  4. britannica.com

    Jan 15, 2025Cook Islands - Polynesian, Colonization, Sovereignty: Polynesians, mainly from the area now known as French Polynesia, were the only inhabitants of the Cook Islands until the 19th century. With only minor exceptions, each island was autonomous, and within each of the larger islands there were several competing ethnic communities. Spanish explorers visited several islands in the northern group ...
  5. cook-islands-library-museum.org

    Dec 11, 2024The Cook Islands' long and fascinating history has left a trove of archaeological sites waiting to be uncovered and studied. Visitors with a keen interest in the islands' past can join organized excavation projects, working alongside local and international experts to unearth ancient artifacts, explore historic settlements, and shed new ...
  6. cook-islands-library-museum.org

    Dec 11, 2024The Cook Islands National Museum, located in the capital city of Avarua, is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to delve into the archipelago's captivating history and traditions. The museum's extensive collection includes ancient stone carvings, ceremonial tools, traditional costumes, and a wealth of photographic and archival ...
  7. cook-islands-library-museum.org

    Dec 11, 2024The Cultural Heritage of the Cook Islands Pre-colonial History and Traditions. The Cook Islands' cultural heritage is deeply rooted in the islands' long and fascinating history, stretching back over a millennium.The first inhabitants are believed to have arrived between 900-1200 CE, with evidence suggesting these early settlers migrated from nearby Tahiti.
  8. cookislandspocketguide.com

    A Quick History of the Cook Islands. From fearless seafaring across the vast South Pacific to island colonisation and tribal life to European and missionary influence to becoming a self-governing state, the Cook Islands has a colourful history that is well worth exploring during your trip. The largest island, Rarotonga, has many historical sites to explore while knowing a little context about ...
  9. thecookislands.com.au

    Political History. Interestingly, it was the Russians who named the Cook Islands in honour of the famous captain in 1823. In 1888 the islands became part of the British Dominion largely due to fears that France may do so first. In 1901 New Zealand decided to annex the islands despite opposition from the traditional chiefs.
  10. cookfoundation.org

    The Cook Islands were first occupied in the 6th century A.D. by Polynesian people who migrated from nearby Tahiti. In the late sixteenth century, Spanish ships visited the islands. The sighting of Pukapuka by Spanish sailor Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira in 1595 is the first written record of contact with the Islands, who called it San Bernardo ...
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