Northern Mariana Islands, Oceania
This post was last updated by José of onez on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Image of Saipan, capital city of Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands is a U.S. Pacific territory offering strategic military installations, robust tourism infrastructure, biodiversity protection, and favorable trade access to the U.S. market.
Northern Mariana Islands in one word would be “Saipan,” meaning war island.
Northern Mariana Islands Flag
Northern Mariana Islands armorial
Northern Mariana Islands is a country located in the Micronesia sub‑region of the Oceania continent.
Northern Mariana Islands administrative divisions
4 municipalities- Northern Islands,
- Rota,
- Saipan,
- Tinian
Easy learning about Northern Mariana Islands |
The capital city of Northern Mariana Islands is Saipan.
| Northern Mariana Islands is located in | Micronesia Oceania Continent Inhabitants of Northern Mariana Islands are called Northern Marianans |
| Overseas territory of | United States |
| Northern Mariana Islands has a population of | 45,143 inhabitants within a total area of 477 Km2 (296 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| Northern Mariana Islands ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 15° 12' N, 145° 45' E Open in Google Maps |
| Northern Mariana Islands Climate | tropical marine; moderated by northeast trade winds, little seasonal temperature variation; dry season December to June, rainy season July to October |
| Most predominant religion | Christian (Roman Catholic majority, although traditional beliefs and taboos may still be found) |
| Currency name & code | Dollar (USD) |
| Internet ccTLD | .mp |
| Northern Mariana Islands calling code | +-669 |
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