| Northern Mariana Islands Facts |
Capital: Saipan
Population: 82,459
Size: 477 sq km, 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Electric Current:
Official Language: Philippine languages 24.4%, Chinese 23.4%, Chamorro 22.4%, English 10.8%, other Pacific island languages 9.5%, other 9.6% (2000 census)
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Tipping and Taxes:
Telephone: international country code - 1-670 |
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The Northern Mariana Islands are a true tropical paradise. With magnificent beaches, crystal waters and a lively nightlife, you will want to stay forever.
The three main islands of Saipan, Tinian and Rota offer an unhurried, friendly vacation. World-class golf courses, luxury hotels and fabulous shopping centers beg to relax even the most stressed traveler. With a selection of world-class spas, the islands offer a vacation within a vacation.
If it is adventure you are seeking, tour the jungle from an open-air vehicle. Skydive down to the lush green island from thousands of feet in the air. Sample the soft beach winds and take a tour of the island lagoons. Take advantage of the gentle trade winds that are ideal for windsurfing. Water sports are plentiful on the Marianas, from sea walking to submarine tours; it will seem as if the magical Micronesian sunsets come too soon.
?But after the sun sets, enjoy an active nightlife. From traditional dinners to tropical bars, there is plenty to do after the sun goes down. Once you have visited the Northern Mariana Islands, the tropical warmth will be a part of you.
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