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The Cook Islands consists of two main groups, one in the north and one in the south. Cook Islands Gay Cruises. The southern group is nine "high" islands mainly of volcanic origin although some are virtually atolls. Cook Islands Gay Cruises. The majority of the population lives in the southern group. Cook Islands Gay Cruises. The northern group comprises six true atolls. Cook Islands Gay Cruises.