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Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands Travel Guide
Key Facts
Geography
Area:
457 sq km (176 sq miles).
Population:
69,000 (UN estimate 2006).
Population density:
151 per sq km.
Capital:
Saipan. Population: 71,000 (UN estimate 2003).
Self-governing US Commonwealth Territory (incorporated). Gained internal autonomy in 1986.
Head of state:
President George W Bush since 2000.
Head of government:
Governor Benigno Fitial since 2006.
The Northern Mariana Islands consist of a chain of 14 islands nearly 89km (55 miles) in length. Volcanic in origin, they host a variety of scenery including beautiful bays, spectacular cliffs, caves and mountains. Because of their location they played a significant part in WWII, and the many shipwrecks around the coast bear witness to this. These, the numerous coral reefs and the clear water make them particularly good for diving.
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