Northern Mariana Islands Oceania
MNPOfficially known as: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsOceania, islands in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines.
Austronesian people settled the Northern Mariana Islands around 1500 B.C. These people became the indigenous Chamorro and were influenced by later mig ...
Longitude: 145.75
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Northern Mariana Islands:
12,496.902 km
Terrain:
The southern islands in this north-south trending archipelago are limestone, with fringing coral reefs; the northern islands are volcanic, with active volcanoes on several islands.
Natural Resources:
Arable land, fish.
Industries:
Tourism, banking, construction, fishing, handicrafts, other services.
Population: 51,118
Approximately 90% of the population lives on the island of Saipan.
Area: 464 km2
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Strategic location in the North Pacific Ocean.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| cal | Carolinian |
| cha | Chamorro |
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| USD | United States dollar | $ |
Capital City: Saipan
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 1:41 am (GMT+10:00)
The flag of the Northern Mariana Islands is a blue field with a white star and gray latte stone in the center, surrounded by a decorative wreath.
Bordering Countries
Northern Mariana Islands has no bordering countries.
Visiting Northern Mariana Islands
You're in for a treat! Northern Mariana Islands is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to June. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Unique World War II history
- Rich Chamorro and Carolinian culture
- Risk of typhoons
- Limited medical facilities
- High cost of living and travel
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Travel safety is unknown, proceed with caution
- Cuisine includes rice, seafood, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes are kelaguen and red rice.
- Barbecue is a common cooking method.
- Visit the Managaha Island
- Explore the American Memorial Park
- Dive in the grotto in Saipan
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