Northern Mariana Islands Map
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Northern Mariana Islands Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Northern Mariana Islands including Saipan, the capital city of Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Name of the country: | Northern Mariana Islands | Capital city: | Saipan |
| Geographical coordinates of Northern Mariana Islands: | 15 12 N, 145 45 E | Geographical coordinates of Saipan: | 15 12 N 145 45 E |
| Location of Northern Mariana Islands: | Oceania, islands in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines | Continent / area: | Oceania |
| The area of Northern Mariana Islands: | total: 464 sq km; land: 464 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Northern Mariana Islands: | 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Northern Mariana Islands: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: unnamed elevation on Agrihan 965 m | The climate of Northern Mariana Islands: | tropical marine: moderated by northeast trade winds, little seasonal temperature variation: dry season December to June, rainy season July to October |
| Land use of Northern Mariana Islands: | agricultural land: 6.6%; arable land 2.2%; permanent crops 2.2%; permanent pasture 2.2%; forest: 65.5%; other: 27.9% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 1 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Northern Mariana Islands: | strategic location in the North Pacific Ocean | The terrain of Northern Mariana Islands: | 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 |
| Land boundaries of Northern Mariana Islands: | 0 km | Borders countries of Northern Mariana Islands: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Northern Mariana Islands: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Northern Mariana Islands
Are you traveling to Northern Mariana Islands? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Oceania, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Oceania, islands in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines.
Did you know that the legal system of Northern Mariana Islands is US system applies, except for customs, wages, immigration laws, and taxation?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Northern Mariana Islands, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 536 km (2008)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: SAIPAN (capital) 49,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 89.2% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Northern Mariana Islands: 53,467 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.07% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Philippine languages 32.8%, Chamorro (official language) 24.1%, English (official language) 17%, other Pacific island languages 10.1%, Chinese 6.8%, other Asian languages 7.3%, other 1.9% (2010 estimate). These days, Northern Mariana Islands has to face a net migration rate of 7.4 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Northern Mariana Islands nowadays; Asian 50% (including Filipino 35.3%, Chinese 6.8%, Korean 4.2%, and other Asian 3.7%), Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 34.9% (including Chamorro 23.9%, Carolinian 4.6%, and other Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 6.4%), other 2.5%, two or more ethnicities or races 12.7% (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in Northern Mariana Islands can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see United States.
In case if you plan to visit Northern Mariana Islands for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Northern Mariana Islands are: Commonwealth Day, 8 January (1978).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Northern Mariana Islands, these are the most likely dangers you might face: active volcanoes on Pagan and Agrihan; typhoons (especially August to November). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Saipan and/or Northern Mariana Islands?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Northern Mariana Islands, the population has to face a death rate of 3.8 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Northern Mariana Islands
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Northern Mariana Islands. Here they are: Philippine languages 32.8%, Chamorro (official language) 24.1%, English (official language) 17%, other Pacific island languages 10.1%, Chinese 6.8%, other Asian languages 7.3%, other 1.9% (2010 estimate).
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Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical marine: moderated by northeast trade winds, little seasonal temperature variation: dry season December to June, rainy season July to October.
Its capital city is Saipan, where the local time zone is UTC+10, which is 15 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Saipan: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Northern Mariana Islands; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: unnamed elevation on Agrihan 965 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,482 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Northern Mariana Islands; contamination of groundwater on Saipan may contribute to disease; clean-up of landfill; protection of endangered species conflicts with development.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: active volcanoes on Pagan and Agrihan; typhoons (especially August to November).
For your traveling options, there are 5 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in Northern Mariana Islands all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 536 km (2008).
Background of Northern Mariana Islands
Like every nation, Northern Mariana Islands also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Under US administration as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific, the people of the Northern Mariana Islands decided in the 1970s not to seek independence but instead to forge closer links with the US. Negotiations for territorial status began in 1972. A covenant to establish a commonwealth in political union with the US was approved in 1975, and came into force on 24 March 1976. A new government and constitution went into effect in 1978. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
