Population
The Cook Islands have a population of 18,034. Most of whom live in the capital Rarotonga (10,337).
The people of the Cook Islands are open and naturally friendly. Their hospitality is warm and spontaneous, the dancing exuberant and the mood relaxed. Cook Islanders share a genuine concern for others and their old culture lives on through song, dance, legends and an easy pace of life reflecting the nature of the islands in which they live. Cook Islanders are devout Christian followers and Sundays is regarded island-wide as a day of rest (most islanders will be at church).
Dress Code
While the Cook Islands are informal and the dress is casual, it is recommended that very brief attire such as bikinis not be worn in shopping areas or public places outside of the beach and resorts, as it may cause offence in some places.