Which continent and country does the Northern Mariana Islands belong to?

The official name of the Northern Mariana Islands is the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), which was originally a trust territory of the United States and now belongs to an overseas autonomous prefecture (also known as the autonomous region) of the United States. It is a political ally of the United States, exercising autonomy and electing its own chief executive and legislature.

Beima is located in the western Pacific Ocean, and the whole country consists of 15 islands, of which Saipan, Tianning and Rota are the largest three. Saipan is the political, economic and cultural center of the Northern Mariana Islands. According to statistics, among the migrants, China has the largest number, with 15637, followed by Filipinos, with 13000, and the rest are from Japan, Taiwan Province Province of China, South Korea, Bangladesh and Thailand. The main industries in Saipan are clothing and tourism.

Extended data

Northern Mariana Islands Autonomous Prefecture is located in the western Pacific Ocean, with an arc from north to south and a length of 720 kilometers. Saipan (122㎞? ), Tianning (Tiannian, 10 1 ㎞? ), rota (Rota,85㎞? The three main islands, as well as Arima and Agrihan, are inhabited. Pagan Island, another island, was evacuated at 198 1 after a strong volcanic eruption. The nearest islands are Guam in the south, Ogasawara Islands in the north and Micronesia (Federated States of) in the southeast.

The Northern Mariana Islands have a tropical maritime climate, which is like summer all year round. The total area is 477 square kilometers? Only six of these islands are inhabited, with a total population of 72,000, most of which belong to Micronesia. The currency is dollars. Agriculture mainly produces coffee, cocoa beans, fruits and tobacco. Fishery resources are abundant. Convenient maritime transportation. Tourism is valued and is the main source of foreign exchange income.

administrative division

Administratively, 15 island is divided into four cities, which are:

1, the northern island. The islands from 1 to1are collectively called "northern islands": Pajaros (2 square meters.

Km), Maug Islands (2. 13km? , including: East Island, West Island, North Island), Asunció n (7.4km? ), Agrigan Island (Agrigan, 40km? ), Pagan Island (Pagan, 46.6km? ), Alama dry (Alama dry, 1 1km? ), Guguan (Guguan, 4km? ), Zealandia Bank (small front, meaning Silantia Bank), Sarigan (4.9km? ), Ananatahan Island (Ananatahan, 30.8km? ), Medinilla (Farallon de Medinilla, 90 hectares, meaning sour foot pole).

2. Saipan: Saipan (Saipan, 122.9km? )。

3. Tianning City: Tianning Island (Tianning, 102km? ), Ogeji (ajiyan, 7km? ) 。

4. Rota City: Rota Island (Rota Island, 95.7km? )。

References:

Northern Mariana Islands-Baidu Encyclopedia