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Rarotonga is a circular island in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean surrounded by a coral reef which creates a turquoise lagoon and white sand beaches.   The population of the island is  8,500 and the main town is Avarua which is near the international airport.  The island is only 32 kilometres around and there are only two main roads on the island, no stoplights and only one roundabout!   The island is dominated by high mountain peaks which are lush rain forests.         

Avarua, Rarotonga is the center of the government and has a Prime Minister and a 24-member Legislative Assembly. One member represents the Cook Islanders in New Zealand.  The upper house is represented by the island chiefs (House of Ariki) and acts in an advisory capacity.  The Parliament is elected every five years and meets several times a year at the Parliament Building near the airport in Rarotonga.

One of the unique things about the Cook Islands is that it is surrounded by a coral reef.  But the reef is so close in that you hear the sounds of the large waves cresting over the reef!   So you have the best of both worlds.  

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This photo of Rarotonga was taken out of the window of our Air New Zealand plane.   The beauty of the island, the lagoon and the reef takes your breath away!

Upon arrival at the Rarotonga airport, you are greeted by the the singing of a local character, Uncle Jake.  Below, the airport.