Avarua

Avarua is the provincial capital of the South Pacific Cook Islands, which form a sovereign state in voluntary association with New Zealand.

Avarua is located on the north coast of the volcanic island of Rarotonga, which in turn belongs to the southern part of the island group. The city is the seat of government and administrative center and has a population of 5445 ( 2006 census ) at the same time its largest settlement. Avarua has a small harbor ( Avatiu ) and an airport. Since this is designed for large passenger aircraft that fly regularly Rarotonga, Avarua Cross serves as a distributor for tourism in the Cook Islands. The inhabitants live mainly from tourism, trade, fishing and agriculture. - 21.206561111111 - 159.77560277778Koordinaten: 21 ° 12 ' S, 159 ° 47 ' W

  • Geography (Cook Islands)
  • Capital in Australia and Oceania
  • Rarotonga
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