Good Afternoon! Can you please teach me about the Cook Islands? 
 Yes! The Cook Islands are a group of islands in the So.Pacific. They are an independent state, but have strong ties to New Zealand There are 15 islands and a land surface of 240 sq kilometres. About 18,000 people live on the islands. 
 That is Interesting! I didn't know that! Can you tell me about some of the wildlife in the Cook Islands? 
 In 2007, 27 lorikeet were reintroduced to Atiu from Rimatara. The rats have dramatically reducd the bird population on the islands 
 That's crazy! I'd love to learn more about the wildlife on the Islands! What kinds of birds do they have there? 
 I apologize, but I have limited facts on the wildlife, however, I do have information on politics and the economy. 
 I would love to learn about the Economy on the Cook Islands! 
 Black pearls are the leading export. In addition, agriculture employs more than one-quarter of the working population. 
 Black pearls? How Interesting, I have never seen a black pearl. Can you tell me more about the Economy? 
 The economy is a small one partly due to the 18,000 residents of the Islands, of which many of them are tourists. 
 That is small! I would love to learn more about the tourism part of the Economy! 
 The tourists who live there either long or short term rent their pay rent, shop and travel around the islands all generating revenue for the business owners. 
 Awesome! can you tell me more information about the tourists and how they help the ecomony? 
 Tourists eat in local restaurants, buy groceries, pay for lodging, rent vehicles, etc. All of the money they spend supports local businesses. the people who own these businesses have funds to spend and also shop and buy food and supplies. 
 Thank you so much for all the information! 
 You're welcome, do you have any additional questions for me? 
 No. Thank you so much! 
 Thank you too!
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