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Northern Mariana Islands General Informations

Rahim Tabet | Februari 20, 2016 | |
The Northern Mariana Islands (, Chamorro: Sankattan Siha Na Islas Marianas) is a territory of the United States in the Pacific Ocean (Oceania). The Northern Mariana Islands are part of the archipelago of the Mariana Islands and Micronesia region. The Northern Mariana Islands comprise the following islands: Agrihan, Aguigan, Alamagan, Anatahan, Asuncion Island, Farallon de Medinilla, Farallon de Pajaros, guguan, Maug Islands, Pagan, Saipan, sarigan, Rota and Tinian. The capital of the Northern Mariana Islands is Saipan.
Northern Mariana Islands General Informations
Travel and holidays to the Northern Mariana Islands
The Northern Mariana Islands are on the top of a volcanic mountain range. This mountain range is 11,000 meters from the seabed. All the islands are hilly and inns also lots of flora and fauna. The coastline is mostly rocky with several bays and beaches. In the waters around the islands can be perfect dive to several coral reefs, shipwrecks and caves. In the capital Saipan can be tax-free shopping. The islands are also still find many remnants of the First and Second World War. This is because the Northern Mariana Islands played an important role as a supply position. In addition, there are battles occurred between Americans and Japanese.
Map of the Northern Mariana Islands




Northern Mariana Islands General Informations
Official Name: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Continent: Oceania
Surface: 464 km²
Capital: Saipan
Population: 53 883 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Territory of the United States of America
Highest point: 965 m
Distance (Amsterdam - Saipan): 11.630 km, distance from Your place Click Here
Flight time: approximately 16 hours and 30 minutes

Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice, visit Travel.gc.ca.

Best time
February, March, April, May and June are the best months to travel to the Northern Mariana Islands. As this avoids the rainy and hurricane season.

Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to the Northern Mariana Islands. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.

Weather and Climate
The Northern Mariana Islands have a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year between 25 and 30 degrees. During the months of July to October there is a lot of precipitation.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for the Northern Mariana Islands, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of the Northern Mariana Islands can be found on Climate Info.

Language
English, Chamorro and Caroliniaans are the official languages ​​of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for departure from the Northern Mariana Islands.
A visa is not required if you are traveling with a carrier that works with the "visa waiver program" and staying less than 90 days.
Since January 12, 2009, travelers under the visa waver program travel to the US, to register at least 72 hours before arrival of the Northern Mariana Islands. That registration consists of filling out a questionnaire via the Internet: esta.cbp.dhs.gov. The cost of 14 US dollars per person must be paid by credit card.

Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in the United States (also for the Northern Mariana Islands): dc.the-netherlands.org.
US Embassy in the Netherlands (also the Northern Mariana Islands)
thehague.usembassy.gov.
US consulate in the Netherlands (also the Northern Mariana Islands)
amsterdam.usconsulate.gov.

Immunization (vaccination)
it is advisable to pick one or more vaccinations to visit the Northern Mariana Islands.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).

Money
is paid to the Northern Mariana Islands with the US dollar (USD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in the Northern Mariana Islands can be found on our ATMs page.
US dollars can easily order through Travelex, without commission fees.

Time Difference
During our summer time is on the Northern Mariana Islands 8 hours later.
During our winter is on the Northern Mariana Islands 9 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of the Northern Mariana Islands, visit our difference page.

Traffic and route
On the Northern Mariana you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within the Northern Mariana provide directions.

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Electricity
In the Northern Mariana Islands, you will need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets on the Northern Mariana Islands can be found on our electricity page.

Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911
- Fire: 911
- Ambulance: 911

Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.

News and newspapers
The latest news regarding the Northern Mariana Islands, visit Google News.
A summary of the newspapers from the Northern Mariana Islands available at Abyznewslinks.

Internet
Websites in the Northern Mariana end in .mp.
Official websites of the Northern Mariana Islands: gov.mp and mymarianas.com.

Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in the Northern Mariana Islands is 001 670 or +1670.
Would you call please use 01131 to the Netherlands from the Northern Mariana Islands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Company information can be found in the Northern Mariana Islands Yellow Pages.

Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of the Northern Mariana Islands.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands General Informations
Northern Mariana Islands General Informations
Holidays
An overview of all the holidays in the Northern Mariana Islands available at qppstudio.net.

Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in the Northern Mariana Islands, plus photos, videos and sites.

Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in the Northern Mariana Islands can be found on Protected Planet.
The Northern Mariana Islands are not on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.

Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinking 21 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed

Did you know ...
... The Northern Mariana Islands has only three inhabited cities?
... During the Battle of Saipan more than 50,000 people died?
... The plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima came from the Northern Mariana Islands?
... A lot of Spanish influences can be found on the Northern Mariana Islands?
... Outsiders can not buy land in the Northern Mariana Islands?


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