CK

Cook Islands

The Cook Islands is a territory in the Pacific that is home to 15,300 people. It is also home to 4 living indigenous languages. In addition, 1 non-indigenous language, English, is established within the territory. It is the official language. In formal education, 1 indigenous language is used as a language of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    15,300

    people

    4

    living languages

    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 0
    2. 0
    3. 4
    4. 0

The Cook Islands has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.