Axion 3D Atlas/ATLAS.iso/stats/178.txt

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{bigtext=145,120,"Northern Mariana Islands"}
{4}(commonwealth in political union with the US)



{1}Geography{4}
{4}To see a map of the Northern Mariana Islands, click {z,"126.406015,-17.585170,179.458647,22.454910",here}{4}!

{2}Location:{4} Oceania, islands in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from
Hawaii to the Philippines

{2}Area:{4}
{3}total area:{4} 477 sq km
{3}land area:{4} 477 sq km
{3}comparative area:{4} 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
{3}note:{4} includes 14 islands including Saipan, Rota, and Tinian

{2}Land boundaries:{4} 0 km

{2}Coastline:{4} 1,482 km

{2}Maritime claims:{4}
{3}exclusive economic zone:{4} 200 nm
{3}territorial sea:{4} 12 nm

{2}International disputes:{4} none

{2}Climate:{4} tropical marine; moderated by northeast trade winds, little seasonal temperature
variation; dry season December to June, rainy season July to October

{2}Terrain:{4} southern islands are limestone with level terraces and fringing coral reefs; northern
islands are volcanic
{3}lowest point:{4} Pacific Ocean 0 m
{3}highest point:{4} unnamed location on Agrihan 965 m

{2}Natural resources:{4} arable land, fish

{2}Land use:{4}
{3}arable land:{4} 5% on Saipan
{3}permanent crops:{4} NA%
{3}meadows and pastures:{4} 19%
{3}forest and woodland:{4} NA%
{3}other:{4} NA%

{2}Irrigated land:{4} NA sq km

{2}Environment:{4}
{3}current issues:{4} contamination of groundwater on Saipan by raw sewage contributes to disease

{2}natural hazards:{4} active volcanoes on Pagan and Agrihan; typhoons (especially August to
November)

{2}international agreements:{4} NA

{2}Geographic note:{4} strategic location in the North Pacific Ocean


{1}People{4}

{2}Population:{4} 52,284 (July 1996 est.)

{2}Age structure:{4}
{3}0-14 years:{4} NA
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA

{2}Population growth rate:{4} 3.04% (1996 est.)

{2}Birth rate:{4} 33.05 births/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Death rate:{4} 4.61 deaths/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Net migration rate:{4} 0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Sex ratio:{4}
{3}at birth:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}under 15 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}all ages:{4} NA male(s)/female

{2}Infant mortality rate:{4} 37.96 deaths/1,000 live births (1996 est.)

{2}Life expectancy at birth:{4}
{3}total population:{4} 67.43 years
{3}male:{4} 65.53 years
{3}female:{4} 69.48 years (1996 est.)

{2}Total fertility rate:{4} 2.69 children born/woman (1996 est.)

{2}Nationality:{4}
{3}noun:{4} NA
{3}adjective:{4} NA

{2}Ethnic divisions:{4} Chamorro, Carolinians and other Micronesians, Caucasian, Japanese, Chinese,
Korean

{2}Religions:{4} Christian (Roman Catholic majority, although traditional beliefs and taboos may still be
found)

{2}Languages:{4} English, Chamorro, Carolinian
{3}note:{4} 86% of population speaks a language other than English at home

{2}Literacy:{4} age 15 and over can read and write (1980 est.)
{3}total population:{4} 97%
{3}male:{4} 97%
{3}female:{4} 96%


{1}Government{4}

{2}Name of country:{4}
{3}conventional long form:{4} Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
{3}conventional short form:{4} Northern Mariana Islands

{2}Type of government:{4} commonwealth in political union with the US; self-governing with locally
elected governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature; federal funds to the Commonwealth
administered by the US Department of the Interior, Office of Territorial and International Affairs

{2}Capital:{4} Saipan

{2}Administrative divisions:{4} none

{2}Independence:{4} none (commonwealth in political union with the US)

{2}National holiday:{4} Commonwealth Day, 8 January (1978)

{2}Constitution:{4} Covenant Agreement effective 3 November 1986 and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

{2}Legal system:{4} based on US system except for customs, wages, immigration laws, and taxation

{2}Suffrage:{4} 18 years of age; universal; indigenous inhabitants are US citizens but do not vote in US
presidential elections

{2}Executive branch:{4}
{3}chief of state:{4} President (of the United States) William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January
1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
{3}head of government:{4} Governor Froilan C. TENORIO (since NA January 1994) and Lieutenant
Governor Jesus C. BORJA (since NA January 1994) were elected for four-year terms by universal
suffrage; election last held in NA November 1993 (next to be held NA November 1997); results -
Froilan C. TENORIO (Democrat) was elected governor with 56% of the vote

{2}Legislative branch:{4} bicameral Legislature
Senate: elections last held NA November 1993 (next to be held NA November 1995); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (9 total) Republicans retained a majority of the seats
House of Representatives: elections last held NA November 1993 (next to be held NA November
1995); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (18 total) Republicans retained a majority of
the seats
US House of Representatives: the Commonwealth does not have a nonvoting delegate in
Congress; instead, it has an elected official "resident representative" located in Washington, DC;
seats - (1 total) Juan N. BABAUTA (Republican)

{2}Judicial branch:{4} Commonwealth Supreme Court; Superior Court; Federal District Court

{2}Political parties and leaders:{4} Republican Party, Benigno R. FITIAL, leader; Democratic Party, Dr.
Carlos S. CAMACHO, chairman

{2}International organization participation:{4} ESCAP (associate), SPC

{2}Flag:{4} blue with a white five-pointed star superimposed on the gray silhouette of a latte stone (a
traditional foundation stone used in building) in the center, surrounded by a wreath


{1}Economy{4}

{2}Economic overview:{4} The economy benefits substantially from financial assistance from the US.
The rate of funding has declined as locally generated government revenues have grown. An
agreement for the years 1986 to 1992 entitled the islands to $228 million for capital development,
government operations, and special programs. A rapidly growing major source of income is the
tourist industry, which now employs about 50% of the work force. Japanese tourists predominate.
The agricultural sector is of minor importance and is made up of cattle ranches and small farms
producing coconuts, breadfruit, tomatoes, and melons. Industry is small scale, mostly handicrafts,
light manufacturing, and garment production.

{2}GDP:{4} purchasing power parity - $524 million (1994 est.)
{3}note:{4} GDP numbers reflect US spending

{2}GDP real growth rate:{4} NA%

{2}GDP per capita:{4} $10,500 (1994 est.)

{2}GDP composition by sector:{4}
{3}agriculture:{4} NA%
{3}industry:{4} NA%
{3}services:{4} NA%

{2}Inflation rate (consumer prices):{4} 6.5% (1994 est.)

{2}Labor force:{4} 7,476 total indigenous labor force; 2,699 unemployed; 21,188 foreign workers (1990)
{3}by occupation:{4} NA

{2}Unemployment rate:{4} NA%

{2}Budget:{4}
{3}revenues:{4} $190.4 million
{3}expenditures:{4} $190.4 million, including capital expenditures of $19.1 million (FY94/95)

{2}Industries:{4} tourism, construction, light industry, handicrafts

{2}Industrial production growth rate:{4} NA%

{2}Electricity:{4}
{3}capacity:{4} 105,000 kW
{3}production:{4} NA kWh
{3}consumption per capita:{4} NA kWh

{2}Agriculture:{4} coconuts, fruits, vegetables; cattle

{2}Exports:{4} $263.4 million (f.o.b. 1991 est.)
{3}commodities:{4} garments
{3}partners:{4} NA

{2}Imports:{4} $392.4 million (c.i.f. 1991 est.)
{3}commodities:{4} food, construction equipment and materials, petroleum products
{3}partners:{4} US, Japan

{2}External debt:{4} $NA

{2}Economic aid:{4} none

{2}Currency:{4} 1 United States dollar (US$) = 100 cents

{2}Exchange rates:{4} US currency is used

{2}Fiscal year:{4} 1 October - 30 September


{1}Transportation{4}

{2}Railways:{4} 0 km

{2}Highways:{4}
{3}total:{4} 381.5 km (1991 est.)
{3}paved:{4} NA km
{3}unpaved:{4} NA km

{2}Waterways:{4} none

{2}Ports:{4} Saipan, Tinian

{2}Merchant marine:{4} none

{2}Airports:{4}
{3}total:{4} 5
{3}with paved runways 2,438 to 3,047 m:{4} 1
{3}with paved runways 1,524 to 2,437 m:{4} 2
{3}with paved runways under 914 m:{4} 1
{3}with unpaved runways 2,438 to 3,047 m:{4} 1 (1995 est.)
Heliports: 1 (1995 est.)


{1}Communications{4}

{2}Telephones:{4} 13,618 (1993 est.)

{2}Telephone system:{4}
{3}domestic:{4} NA
{3}international:{4} satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Pacific Ocean)

{2}Radio broadcast stations:{4} AM 2, FM 1, shortwave 0 (1984)

{2}Radios:{4} 15,350 (1987 est.)

{2}Television broadcast stations:{4} 1
{3}note:{4} there are 2 cable TV stations

{2}Televisions:{4} 10,650 (1993 est.)


{1}Defense{4}
Defense note: defense is the responsibility of the US