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How Big Is Cook Islands?

Cook Islands, located in Australia-Oceania, is the 209th largest country in the world, covering approximately 236 square kilometers (91 square miles). That's about 1.3 times the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 8,128 people.

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236 km²
91 sq mi
#209 of 236 countries
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Cook Islands's Geography

Cook Islands has approximately 120 km of coastline. Within Australia, Cook Islands is the 16th largest of 26 countries, sitting between Niue and American Samoa. With 34 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Oceanian average of 125 per km².

How Far Across Is Cook Islands?

Cook Islands stretches approximately 6 km (4 mi) from north to south, and 9 km (6 mi) from east to west.

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How Big Is Cook Islands Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Cook Islands
Cook Islands 236 km² (91 sq mi)
Rhode Island 2,706 km² (1,045 sq mi) 11× larger
Belgium 30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi) 129× larger
Switzerland 41,277 km² (15,937 sq mi) 175× larger
Netherlands 41,543 km² (16,040 sq mi) 176× larger

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Cook Islands at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 236 km² (91 sq mi)
World Size Rank #209 of 236
Capital Avarua
Population Density 34 per km²
Population 8,128 people
Coastline 120 km
Life Expectancy 77.1 years
GDP per Capita $15,600 USD