Northern Mariana Islands
Flag of Northern Mariana Islands


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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 November 22, 2009. There is currently a New 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.

Northern Mariana Islands News:
Five shot dead on Pacific island
At least five people are killed in a shooting incident on Saipan, one of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific.

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