Northern Mariana Islands

Flag Description 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. Currency US dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, islands in the north pacific ocean, about three-quarters of the way from hawaii to the philippines. Climate Tropical marine; moderated by northeast trade winds, little seasonal temperature variation; dry season december to june, rainy season july to october. Terrain Southern islands are limestone with level terraces and fringing coral reefs; northern islands are volcanic. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at unnamed location on Agrihan 965 m.

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Northern Mariana Islands

This is a map of Northern Mariana Islands. The map illustrates the location of Saipan and its proximity to Rota, Guguan, Pagan, and the Philippine Sea.

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