Cook Islands

What is the traditional Cook Islands hat made from?

Coconut fiber

What natural hazard often affects the islands?

Cyclones

What is the name of the main island that anchors the famous blue lagoon in the Cook Islands?

Aitutaki

What kind of traditional boat is often used in Aitutaki's lagoon?

Wooden outrigger canoe

Which Cook Islands-born singer-songerwriter gained fame in New Zealand and has collaborated with bands like Netherworld Dancing Toys and When the Cat's Away?

Annie Crummer

Which Cook Islands artist is internationally recognized for her mastery of tivaevae quilting and has collaborated with artists like Reuben Paterson?

Tungane Broadbent

What is a traditional Cook Islands drum?

Pate

Which Cook Islands festival bursts with dance, music and color, celebrating the country's culture and independence?

Te Maeva Nui

Which island is known for a beautiful lagoon?

Aitutaki

What movie shows off Rarotonga's beauty?

The Stranded Pearl

Which island in the Cook Islands has its own unique Polynesian dialect distinct from Cook Islands language Māori?

Pukapuka

What is octupus likely called if you see it listed on a restaurant menu in the Cook Islands?

Eke

How do islanders commonly greet each other in a traditional way on Cook Islands?

Kiss on the cheek

What fruit is often used in Cook Islands desserts?

Banana

What type of coral reef formation surrounds the lagoon of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands?

Atoll

What is considered the heartbeat of a Cook Islands party, bringing people together with rhythm and energy?

Drumming

What is the name of the Cook Islands' national airline?

Air Rarotonga

What book discusses traditional Cook Islands quilting?

Tivaivai - The Social Fabric

Which island serves as the main international travel gateway to the Cook Islands?

Rarotonga

According to 2023 trade data, what was the top export product of the Cook Islands?

Frozen fish

Which country provides free association and defense to the Cook Islands?

New Zealand

What is the famous floral headpiece from Cook Islands called?

Ei katu

What is the capital city of the Cook Islands?

Avarua

What is a Cook Islands earth oven called?

Umu

Which island in the Cook Islands is geographically the closest to New Zealand?

Rarotonga

How many islets (motus) surround Aitutaki Lagoon?

15

Which island in the Cook Islands is famous for its dazzling turquoise lagoon, attracting visitors from around the world?

Aitutaki

Which island in the Cook Islands is renowned for its extensive limestone caves, including Tuatini and Te Rua Rere?

Mangaia

How many islands make up the Cook Islands?

15

Where is the marine reserve in the Cook Islands that protects coral reefs and marine life near Rarotonga?

Takitumu Conservation Area

Who was the first Prime Minister of the Cook Islands after self-government was established in 1965?

Albert Henry

Which root vegetable is widely grown and commonly eaten in the Cook Islands?

Taro

Which historic church in Avarua, built in 1853 from coral limestone, is renowned for its traditional Cook Islands Christian services and choral singing?

Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church

Who is the current Deputy Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, appointed in February 2024?

Albert Nicholas

Which island in the Cook Islands has the largest population and serves as the political and economic center?

Rarotonga

What type of natural formation is Aitutaki Lagoon known for?

Coral lagoon

Which flower is commonly used in leis and floral garlands in the Cook Islands, symbolizing love and welcome?

Frangipani

What is taro leaves in coconut cream called?

Rukau

What is the Cook Islands' main industry?

Tourism

Which island in the Cook Islands is traditionally used as a food reserve, featuring taro gardens and coconut plantations managed by local villages?

Motu Kotawa

Which reality TV show filmed one of its seasons in the Cook Islands, featuring teams divided by ethnicity?

Survivor

On which island in the Cook Islands can you hike the famous Cross-Island Track over the Te Rua Manga (The Needle) mountain?

Rarotonga

What Polynesian language is spoken in the Cook Islands?

Māori

Which traditional fishing method practiced in the Cook Islands involves using a hand-held tool to catch fish individually near reefs or in lagoons?

Spearfishing

What feature is common in the north islands?

Coral atolls

What is the traditional Cook Islands dance called?

Ura

What type of marine life is commonly seen in Aitutaki Lagoon?

Giant clams

Who is a well-known Cook Islands activist?

Jacqueline Evans

Which sport is widely popular across the Cook Islands, played in villages and at national competitions?

Rugby league

What ocean surrounds Aitutaki Lagoon in the Cook Islands?

South Pacific Ocean

Where is the popular night market held in the Cook Islands, known for its food stalls, crafts and live entertainment?

Muri Beach

What popular water activity can be done in Aitutaki Lagoon?

Snorkeling

What is the main climate of the Cook Islands?

Tropical

Which actor is in the Modern Māori Quartet?

James Tito

Which flower is traditionally worn behind the ear in the Cook Islands?

Tiare Māori

What is the name of the traditional raw fish dish from the Cook Islands, often prepared with coconut cream and lime?

Ika mata

Which football player is Cook Islands native?

Rourururoa Une

What is a popular local beer brand brewed in the Cook Islands?

Cook Islands Lager

What is the name of the traditional quilt made in the Cook Islands?

Tivaevae

What is the total land area of the Cook Islands?

237 square kilometers

What is the name of the cultural village in Rarotonga?

Te Vara Nui Village

Which famous TV show filmed episodes in Aitutaki?

Shipwrecked

Who wrote about life in Pukapuka?

Robert Dean Frisbie

What is the most popular mode of transportation on Aitutaki?

Scooter

What is the most famous uninhabitated motu in Aitutaki Lagoon?

Moturakau

What is the local word used for a traditional earth oven feast on Cook Islands?

Umu

Which island in the Cook Islands is famous for producing black pearls?

Manihiki

What tropical treat is a must at island feasts?

Poke

Which leaf is common in crafts created on the Cook Islands?

Pandanus

Which documentary features author Johnny Frisbie returning to his childhood home of Pukapuka on Cook Islands?

The Island in Me

What Cook Islands dessert is made by mixing ripe fruit with coconut milk?

Poke

What traditional drink made from the root of a plant is commonly consumed in the Cook Islands and across Polynesia?

Kava

What is the capital island of the Cook Islands?

Rarotonga

Where is the sacred Arai-Te-Tonga marae?

Rarotonga

What is a "vaka" in traditional culture on Cook Islands?

Canoe

Which island in the Cook Islands is home to a bird sanctuary protecting rare species like the kōpeka?

Atiu

Which musician is from the Cook Islands?

Will Crummer

Which festival celebrates the culture on Cook Islands?

Te Maeva Nui

What is the highest point in the Cook Islands?

Te Manga

What film includes Aitutaki scenes?

The Other Side of Heaven

Where is the National Museum located on Cook Islands?

Avarua

Which fruit is exported from the Cook Islands for its juice, known for its strong taste and medicinal uses?

Noni

Who is the prominent Cook Islands ocean advocate awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for leading the creation of the Marae Moana marine protected area?

Jacqueline Evans

What sea surrounds Aitutaki Lagoon in the Cook Islands?

The Pacific Ocean

What is the local term for an islet in the Cook Islands?

Motu