northern marianas

[ErnestEving]

a self-governing territory comprising all of the Mariana Islands except Guam

[Miltensl]

The Northern Mariana Islands, officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), is a U.S. territory in the Western Pacific Ocean consisting of 14 islands. The capital, Saipan, is the largest island and the main commercial and governmental hub. The Northern Marianas have a multi-ethnic population largely influenced by Spanish, German, Japanese and American cultures due to its historical occupation by these nations. The economy is primarily based on tourism, especially from Japan, South Korea, and China, and other services related to the industry.