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| Government type | self-governing parliamentary democracy |
| Head of State |
The Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II, represented by the Governor-General HE Sir Fredrick Goodwin. Head of Government: Prime Minister The Hon Jim Marurai |
| Independence | none (became self-governing in free association with New Zealand on 4 August 1965 and has the right at any time to move to full independence by unilateral action) |
| Constitution | 4 August 1965 |
| Legal system | based on New Zealand law and English common law |
| Suffrage | 18 years of age; universal (adult) |
| Administrative divisions | None. Islands are: Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Mangaia, Atiu, Manihiki, Mauke, Mitiaro, Penrhyn, Pukapuka and Rakahanga |