Fun facts about Rarotonga
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Rarotonga is the summit of an extinct Pliocene or Pleistocene volcano that rises 5,000 metres from the seafloor.
Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Rarotonga is the largest and most populous island of the country of the Cook Islands. The island is volcanic, with an area of 67.39 km2 (26.02 sq mi), and is home to 72% of the country's population, with 10,898 of a total population of 15,040.
From the “Geography” section
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The island's highest peak, Te Manga, stands at 658 m above sea level.
Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Rarotonga is the largest and most populous island of the country of the Cook Islands. The island is volcanic, with an area of 67.39 km2 (26.02 sq mi), and is home to 72% of the country's population, with 10,898 of a total population of 15,040.
From the “Geography” section
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The earliest evidence of human presence in Rarotonga has been dated to around AD 1000.
Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Rarotonga is the largest and most populous island of the country of the Cook Islands. The island is volcanic, with an area of 67.39 km2 (26.02 sq mi), and is home to 72% of the country's population, with 10,898 of a total population of 15,040.
From the “History” section
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Rarotonga was a popular stop for whalers and trading schooners from 1830 to 1850.
Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Rarotonga is the largest and most populous island of the country of the Cook Islands. The island is volcanic, with an area of 67.39 km2 (26.02 sq mi), and is home to 72% of the country's population, with 10,898 of a total population of 15,040.
From the “History” section
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Rarotonga International Airport is the only international airport of the Cook Islands.
Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Rarotonga is the largest and most populous island of the country of the Cook Islands. The island is volcanic, with an area of 67.39 km2 (26.02 sq mi), and is home to 72% of the country's population, with 10,898 of a total population of 15,040.
From the “Transport” section
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