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	* U.S. citizens reside here, and CNMI has a non-voting delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives		* U.S. citizens reside here, and CNMI has a non-voting delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives
	* Residents vote in local and territorial elections, but not in U.S. presidential elections		* Residents vote in local and territorial elections, but not in U.S. presidential elections
	* Closely associated politically and geographically with [[Guam]]		* Closely associated politically and geographically with Guam

	== Capital ==		== Capital ==

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Northern Mariana Islands
| official_name = Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
| settlement_type = Commonwealth (unincorporated U.S. territory)
| image_skyline =
| image_caption = Lagoon view from Saipan, capital of the Northern Mariana Islands
| subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_name1 = Western Pacific Ocean (Micronesia)
| capital = [[Saipan]]
| largest_city = Saipan
| established_date = 1978 (commonwealth status)
| population_total = 47,000
| area_total_km2 = 464
| timezone = ChST (UTC+10)
| postal_code = 96950
| area_code = 670
}}
The '''Northern Mariana Islands''' (CNMI) are a U.S. commonwealth in the western Pacific Ocean consisting of 14 islands in the '''Mariana Archipelago''', north of [[Guam]]. As a U.S. territory with commonwealth status, the CNMI shares political union with the [[United States]] but operates under its own constitution and local government.

== Overview ==
* U.S. citizens reside here, and CNMI has a non-voting delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives
* Residents vote in local and territorial elections, but not in U.S. presidential elections
* Closely associated politically and geographically with [[Guam]]

== Capital ==
* The capital is '''[[Saipan]]''', which is also the largest and most developed island

== History ==
* Originally inhabited by the '''Chamorro''' and '''Carolinian''' peoples
* Colonized successively by Spain, Germany, and Japan
* After WWII, became part of the U.N. Trust Territory administered by the U.S.
* Voted in the 1970s to become a '''U.S. commonwealth''', formalized in 1978

== Culture ==
* A blend of indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian heritage with Spanish, German, Japanese, and American influence
* English, Chamorro, and Carolinian are official languages
* Strong cultural pride in music, dance, and oral history

== Economy ==
* Historically driven by garment manufacturing (now closed) and tourism
* Key industries today: '''tourism''', public sector employment, and some agriculture
* Visitors come primarily from Japan, Korea, and China

== Attractions and Nature ==
* '''Managaha Island''', '''Mount Tapochau''', '''Bird Island Lookout'''
* '''Grotto diving cave''' and WWII historical sites
* Pristine beaches, coral reefs, and tropical forests

== Education ==
* Operated by the '''Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System'''
* '''Northern Marianas College''' offers higher education and vocational training
* Students often travel to Guam or the U.S. mainland for university

== Transportation ==
* '''Saipan International Airport''' connects the islands to Guam, Tokyo, Seoul, and other hubs
* Smaller airports on Tinian and Rota
* No rail systems; taxis and rental cars are common on Saipan

== Fun Facts ==
* One of the least populous U.S. territories
* U.S. federal law applies, but with certain negotiated exceptions
* CNMI and Guam together make up the Mariana Archipelago — the same island chain

== See Also ==
* [[Saipan]]
* [[U.S. Territories]]
* [[United States Geography]]

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