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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

  • KAGMAN

    Kagman is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • MARPI

    Marpi is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • CHACHA

    Chacha is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • MATANSA

    Matansa is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • LIYU

    Liyu is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • GINALANGAN (CHUDAN)

    Ginalangan (Chudan) is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • I PITOT

    I Pitot is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • LOWER BASE

    Lower Base is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • TALAFOFO

    Talafofo is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • NANASU

    Nanasu is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • I NAFTAN

    I Naftan is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • HILAIHAI

    Hilaihai is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • CAROLINAS

    Carolinas is a Village in Tinian municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • I DENNI

    I Denni is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • TAIMAMA

    Taimama is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • OPYAN

    Opyan is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • MATPO

    Matpo is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • TATGUA

    Tatgua is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • AS NIEBES (NIEVES)

    As Niebes (Nieves) is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • GAMPAPA

    Gampapa is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • LEMPANAI

    Lempanai is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • AS FALIPE

    As Falipe is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • TALO

    Talo is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • AGATASI (PAYAPAI)

    Agatasi (Payapai) is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • GAGANI

    Gagani is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • GAYAUGAN (KAAN)

    Gayaugan (Kaan) is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • MAKMAK

    Makmak is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • AFATUNG

    Afatung is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • AGUIJAN

    Aguijan is a Village in Tinian municipality with -100 inhabitants.

  • AGUSAN

    Agusan is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.

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