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Northern Mariana Islands Capital: Saipan Population: 82,459 The Geography of Northern Mariana Islands Total Size: 477 square km Size Comparison: 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 15 12 N, 145 45 E World Region: Oceania General Terrain: southern islands are limestone with level terraces and fringing coral reefs; northern islands are volcanic Geographical Low Point: Pacific Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: unnamed location on Agrihan 965 m Climate: tropical marine; moderated by northeast trade winds, little seasonal temperature variation; dry season December to June, rainy season July to October The People of Northern Mariana Islands Type of Government: commonwealth; self-governing with locally elected governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature Languages Spoken: Philippine languages 24.4%, Chinese 23.4%, Chamorro 22.4%, English 10.8%, other Pacific island languages 9.5%, other 9.6% (2000 census) Independence: none (commonwealth in political union with the US) National Holiday: Commonwealth Day, 8 January (1978) Nationality: NA (US citizens) Religions: Christian (Roman Catholic majority, although traditional beliefs and taboos may still be found) Economy of Northern Mariana Islands Major Industries: tourism, construction, garments, handicrafts Agricultural Products: coconuts, fruits, vegetables; cattle Natural Resources: arable land, fish Major Exports: garments Major Imports: food, construction equipment and materials, petroleum products Currency: US dollar (USD) National GDP: $900,000,000 Total Export Revenue: Brief History of Northern Mariana Islands: 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. Back to Geography Home Page

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