The Northern Mariana Islands are an organized, unincorporated territorial entity of the United States of America located in the Western Pacific Ocean north of Guam, northeast of the Philippines and south of Japan.
The capital is the city of Saipan.
Form of government - republic with a president, American system of legislation and government.
Population 55,650 people (2022).
The climate in the Northern Mariana Islands is tropical. It has the most even climate in the world, with the smallest temperature fluctuations throughout the year. Around 26°C (78.8°F) all year round. From July to November is the rainy season, sometimes there are typhoons. And from December to June is the dry season.
The official languages are English, Chamorro and Carolinian.
The Northern Mariana Islands have a system of government that follows the structure and system of the United States of America. Here are the key elements of the system of government in the Northern Mariana Islands:
The head of the Northern Mariana Islands is the President of the United States. The actual administration of the executive branch of the territory is carried out by the governor, who is appointed by the president. Legislative power on the islands is exercised by a legislative assembly consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 9 members and the House of Representatives has 20 members. The judicial system of the Northern Mariana Islands includes local courts, as well as US appellate and federal courts.
The economy of the Northern Mariana Islands is relatively small and heavily dependent on various sectors such as tourism, agriculture, fishing and several others. Here is some information about the economy and standard of living in the Northern Mariana Islands:
The main income on the islands is tourism. Beautiful beaches with crystal clear sea water actively attract tourists here. Although after the cancellation of the Japanese airline there were fewer flights here.
Also, on the islands, residents are engaged in fishing and agriculture (coconuts, bananas and other fruits and vegetables), although its share in the economy is not so large.
Although tourism and some other industries provide jobs and income, the cost of living is quite high due to the fact that most goods have to be imported from outside. According to the World Bank, income levels and access to health and education services are in line with averages for the Pacific region.
The Northern Mariana Islands have a developed infrastructure, including airports, ports and a road network.
Citizenship is granted under US law, meaning any person who was born on the territory of the Northern Mariana Islands is a US citizen. Citizenship can also be acquired through the process of naturalization.
