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.
MATANSA
Matansa is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.
MATPO
Matpo is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.
MATURANA HILL
Maturana Hill is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
MAUG
Maug is a Village in Northern Islands municipality with -500 inhabitants.
MOCHONG
Mochong is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.
MOUNT SABANA (MINACHAGE)
Mount Sabana (Minachage) is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.
MOUNT TAIPINGOT
Mount Taipingot is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.
NANASU
Nanasu is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.
NAVY HILL
Navy Hill is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
NORTHERN TINIAN
Northern Tinian is a Village in Tinian municipality with -100 inhabitants.
OPYAN
Opyan is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.
PAGAN
Pagan is a Village in Northern Islands municipality with -100 inhabitants.
PAPAGO
Papago is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
PEKNGASU
Pekngasu is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.
PIDOS KAHALO
Pidos Kahalo is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.
PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.
SABANETA
Sabaneta is a Village in Saipan municipality with -100 inhabitants.
SADOG TASI
Sadog Tasi is a Village in Saipan municipality with -500 inhabitants.
SAILIGAI PAPA
Sailigai Papa is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.
SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio is a Village in Saipan municipality with -1 500 inhabitants.
SAN JOSE
San Jose is a Village in Tinian municipality with -2 000 inhabitants.
SAN JOSE (OLEAI)
San Jose (Oleai) is a Village in Saipan municipality with -1 000 inhabitants.
SAN ROQUE
San Roque is a Village in Saipan municipality with -1 000 inhabitants.
SAN VICENTE
San Vicente is a Village in Saipan municipality with -2 500 inhabitants.
SAYAN GIGANI
Sayan Gigani is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.
SINAPALO
Sinapalo is a Village in Rota municipality with -1 500 inhabitants.
SONGSONG
Songsong is a Village in Rota municipality with -1 000 inhabitants.
SUSUPE
Susupe is a Village in Saipan municipality with -2 500 inhabitants.
TAGOLO OGSO
Tagolo Ogso is a Village in Rota municipality with -100 inhabitants.