Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands, also called Northern Marianas, officially Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, is a self-governing commonwealth in association with the United States. It is composed of 22 islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Saipan. Its governor is Ralph Torres.
The climate is tropical; heavy rains are common, and typhoons strike the islands periodically. It is a part of the Mariana Islands, a chain of volcanic mountain peaks and uplifted coral reefs. The islands are major nesting sites for many types of migratory seabirds, including several endangered species.
The Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to arrive on the Marianas when he stopped there briefly in 1521. In 1565, Miguel López de Legazpi landed at Umatac, Guam, and proclaimed Spanish sovereignty. The permanent colonization of the islands began with the arrival of the Jesuit priest Diego Luis de Sanvitores in 1668. By the 19th century the Marianas had become involved in European colonial rivalries. In 1898, war with the United States was at hand. In 2008, the commonwealth elected a delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time; the delegate may introduce legislation but may vote only in committees.
Tourism is the principal economic activity. Saipan and Rota are the main tourist centres and offer luxury hotels.
If you want information about your city in Northern Mariana Islands, click on the Northern Mariana Islands city names or Northern Mariana Islands town names below:
Complete List of Cities in Northern Mariana Islands
MARPO HEIGHTS
Marpo Heights is a Village in Tinian municipality with -1 000 inhabitants.
AS RABAGAU
As Rabagau is a Village in Saipan municipality with -1 000 inhabitants.
CHALAN KANOA IV
Chalan Kanoa IV is a Village in Saipan municipality with -1 000 inhabitants.
AS MATUIS
As Matuis is a Village in Saipan municipality with -1 000 inhabitants.
SONGSONG
Songsong is a Village in Rota municipality with -1 000 inhabitants.
KAGMAN IV
Kagman IV is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
PAPAGO
Papago is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
KAGMAN I
Kagman I is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
CAROLINAS HEIGHTS
Carolinas Heights is a Village in Tinian municipality with -500 inhabitants.
I AKGAK
I Akgak is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
AS TEO
As Teo is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
AGINGAN
Agingan is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
AS MAHETOG
As Mahetog is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
AS TERLAJE
As Terlaje is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
NAVY HILL
Navy Hill is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
TOTTOTVILLE
Tottotville is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
CHALAN RUEDA
Chalan Rueda is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
AS PERDIDO
As Perdido is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
LAULAU BAY
Laulau Bay is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
ACHUGAO
Achugao is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
CHALAN GALAIDE
Chalan Galaide is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
MATURANA HILL
Maturana Hill is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
AS GONNA
As Gonna is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
EASTERN TINIAN (MARPO VALLEY)
Eastern Tinian (Marpo Valley) is a Village in Tinian municipality with -500 inhabitants.
ANNEX F
Annex F is a Village in Rota municipality with -500 inhabitants.
TENETU
Tenetu is a Village in Rota municipality with -500 inhabitants.
TAPOCHAO
Tapochao is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
I CHENCHON
I Chenchon is a Village in Rota municipality with -500 inhabitants.
SADOG TASI
Sadog Tasi is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
AS AKINA
As Akina is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.