Two terrestrial ecoregions lie within the islands' territory: and | Larmour, Peter and Barcham, Manuhuia |
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Three Cook Islanders from this first contingent died from enemy action and at least ten died of disease as they struggled to adapt to the conditions in Europe | Introduced by the wives of missionaries in the 19th century, the craft grew into a communal activity, which is probably one of the main reasons for its popularity |
On 11 June 1980, the signed with the Cook Islands specifying the between the Cook Islands and and also relinquishing any American claims to , , , and.
0 Southern 18 1,928 107 | The is independent of the executive and the legislature |
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Districts of Rarotonga The three Vaka councils of established in 1997 Rarotonga Local Government Act 1997 , also headed by mayors, were abolished in February 2008, despite much controversy | Contemporary art [ ] The Cook Islands has produced internationally recognised contemporary artists, especially in the main island of Rarotonga |
Weaving [ ] The outer islands produce traditional of mats, basketware and hats.
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The 2nd and 3rd Cook Island Contingents were part of the Sanai-Palestine campaign, first in a logistical role for the Australian and New Zealand Mounted Rifles at their Moascar base and later in ammunition supply for the Royal Artillery | 0 Northern 0 0 0 |
Often, they are decorated with hatbands made of minuscule pupu shells that are painted and stitched on by hand.
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