Why Famous

• The northern mariana islands, together with guam to the south, compose the mariana islands.
• The northern marianas islands museum of history and culture is located on saipan in the former japanese hospital.
• Fiesta is this island’s largest and most popular event.
• The crowning of the miss liberation day queen is one of the highlights.
• Lively market in downtown saipan is also famous for its local arts and crafts.

Destination Facts

• The northern mariana islands officially the commonwealth of the northern mariana islands (cnmi), is a commonwealth in political union with the United States, occupying a strategic region of the western Pacific Ocean.
• It consists of fifteen islands about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines.
• The united states census bureau reports the total land area of all islands as 179.01 square miles (463.63 km²).

Area Information

• The islands have a tropical marine climate moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. 
• There is little seasonal temperature variation; the dry season runs from december to june.
• The rainy season from july to november and can include typhoons. 
• The guinness book of world records has cited saipan as having the most equable temperature in the world.
• The volcano on agrihan has the highest elevation in the islands at 3,166 feet (965 m).

Why Visit Northern Marianas Islands

• The Mariana Islands offers visitors a multi-faceted cultural experience.
• Relaxation, adventure, new cultural insights, and yes, just plain fun, are treasures offered by a Northern Marianas Islands excursion.
• Northern Mariana Islands - a tropical paradise offering magnificent beaches, Crystal clear blue waters, the lively bustle of night life, Shopping, a wide range of ethnic food, multitude of outdoor activities.

Best Time to Visit Northern Marianas Islands

• Between April and October.

Transport

• The islands have over 220 miles (350 km) of highways.
• Three airports with paved runways.
• Three airports with unpaved runways.
• One heliport.

Precautions

• The rainy season from July to November, So avoid to visit Northern Mariana Island.

Lifestyle

• Northern Mariana Islands art forms are greatly influenced by religion.
• The famous dance dramas are Java and Bali.
• The crafts of Northern Mariana Islands vary in both medium and art form.
• Each year, a variety of festivals celebrate Chamorro and Carolinian cultural traditions with song, dance, local crafts and food.

Languages

• English
• Carolinian
• Chamorro

Budget

$50-$200