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Avarua
The Cook Islands' capital, on Rarotonga.
- Population
- 5,120 (2021)
- British protectorate
- 1888
Then
- 1888
Avarua becomes the capital under the British protectorate.
Now
The name means "two harbours." Avatiu is the main port, and the airport links to New Zealand and Australia.