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Pukapuka
Atoll in the northern Cook Islands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about Pukapuka in the Cook Islands. For the coral atoll in French Polynesia, see Puka-Puka.
Pukapuka, formerly Danger Island, is a coral atoll in the northern group of the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most remote islands of the Cook Islands, situated about 1,140 kilometres (708 miles) northwest of Rarotonga. On this small island, an ancient culture and distinct language have been maintained over many centuries. The population of Pukapuka is around 400 people.
Quick Facts Native name: Te Ulu o te Watu, Geography ...
Native name: Te Ulu o te Watu | |
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![]() Aerial view of Pukapuka Atoll | |
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Geography | |
Location | Central-Southern Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 10°53′00″S 165°51′00″W |
Archipelago | Cook Islands |
Area | 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 425 (2016) |
Ethnic groups | Polynesian |
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