Cook Islands

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DEMOGRAPHICS, GENDER AND POVERTY

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Ministry of Health
P.O. Box 109, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Tel:(682) 22664 (Hospital), (682) 29664 (Admin)
Fax:(682) 22670 (Hospital), (682) 23109 (Admin)
dcsl@health.gov.ck
WHO Representative in Samoa
Ioane Viliamu Building
Beach Road, Apia, Western Samoa

P.O. Box 77, Apia, Samoa
Tel:(685) 23765 / 23757
Fax:(685) 23765
who@sma.wpro.who.int


The country’s population has been dropping steadily since 1996.  In 2003, the estimated total population was 18 400, and the resident population was estimated to be 13 900. About 9000 people live on the main island of Rarotonga and the rest are spread over the other islands.



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