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Cook Islands
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Cook Islands
• GDP: US$105 million (2001).
• Main exports: Copra, papaya, fresh fruit and canned citrus fruit, coffee, fish, pearls, pearl shells and clothing.
• Main imports: Foodstuffs, textiles, fuels, timber and capital goods.
• Main trade partners: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Fiji and USA.
Economy
Tourism and agriculture is the principal industry. The islands are economically underdeveloped, largely due to their isolation, and depend on extensive aid from New Zealand. The government is seeking to build up the islands’ infrastructure as a precursor to further development.
Business Etiquette
Lightweight suits are necessary.
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1600.
Business Contacts
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 242, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Tel: 20925.
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• GDP: US$105 million (2001).
• Main exports: Copra, papaya, fresh fruit and canned citrus fruit, coffee, fish, pearls, pearl shells and clothing.
• Main imports: Foodstuffs, textiles, fuels, timber and capital goods.
• Main trade partners: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Fiji and USA.
• Main exports: Copra, papaya, fresh fruit and canned citrus fruit, coffee, fish, pearls, pearl shells and clothing.
• Main imports: Foodstuffs, textiles, fuels, timber and capital goods.
• Main trade partners: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Fiji and USA.
Economy
Tourism and agriculture is the principal industry. The islands are economically underdeveloped, largely due to their isolation, and depend on extensive aid from New Zealand. The government is seeking to build up the islands’ infrastructure as a precursor to further development.
Business Etiquette
Lightweight suits are necessary.
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1600.
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1600.
Business Contacts
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 242, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Tel: 20925.
PO Box 242, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Tel: 20925.
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