Statistics Northern Mariana Islands 
Northern Mariana Islands in the World
Northern Mariana Islands - Introduction 2012
top of pageBackground: Under US administration as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific the people of the Northern Mariana Islands decided in the 1970s not to seek independence but instead to forge closer links with the US. Negotiations for territorial status began in 1972. A covenant to establish a commonwealth in political union with the US was approved in 1975 and came into force on 24 March 1976. A new government and constitution went into effect in 1978.
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
Northern Mariana Islands - People 2012
top of pagePopulation: 51,395 (July 2012 est.)
Rank: 208
Growth rate: -0.96% (2012 est.)
Growth rate rank: 227
Below poverty line: NA%
Ethnic groups: Asian 56.3% Pacific islander 36.3% Caucasian 1.8% other 0.8% mixed 4.8% (2000 census)
Languages: Philippine languages 24.4% Chinese 23.4% Chamorro (official) 22.4% English (official) 10.8% other Pacific island languages 9.5% other 9.6% (2000 census)
Religions: Christian (Roman Catholic majority although traditional beliefs and taboos may still be found)
Environment
Current issues: contamination of groundwater on Saipan may contribute to disease; clean-up of landfill; protection of endangered species conflicts with development
Sanitation facility access:
urban: 92% of population
rural: 93% of population
total: 92% of population
rural: 93% of population
total: 92% of population
Unimproved:
urban: 8% of population
rural: 7% of population
total: 8% of population
rural: 7% of population
total: 8% of population
Northern Mariana Islands - Government 2012
top of pageGovernment type: commonwealth; self-governing with locally elected governor lieutenant governor and legislature
Administrative divisions: none (commonwealth in political union with the US); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government but there are four municipalities at the second order: Northern Islands Rota Saipan Tinian
Constitution: Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands effective 1 January 1978; Covenant Agreement fully effective 4 November 1986
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal; note - indigenous inhabitants are US citizens but do not vote in US presidential elections
Legislative branch: bicameral legislature consists of the Senate (9 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve four-year staggered terms) and the House of Representatives (20 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve two-year terms)
Judicial branch: Commonwealth Supreme Court (consists of three justices appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Commonwealth Senate; appeals of Commonwealth Supreme Court decisions referred to the US Supreme Court); Superior Court (consists of five judges appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Commonwealth Senate); US Federal District Court (judges are appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the US Senate)
Political parties and leaders: Covenant Party [Benigno R. FITIAL]; Democratic Party [Dr. Carlos S. CAMACHO]; Republican Party [Juan S. REYES]
Flag description: blue with a white five-pointed star superimposed on a gray latte stone (the traditional foundation stone used in building) in the center surrounded by a wreath; blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean the star represents the Commonwealth; the latte stone and the floral head wreath display elements of the native Chamorro culture
Northern Mariana Islands - Economy 2012
top of pageEconomy overview: The economy benefits substantially from financial assistance from the US. The rate of funding has declined as locally generated government revenues have grown. The key tourist industry employs about 50% of the work force and accounts for roughly one-fourth of GDP. Japanese tourists predominate. Annual tourist entries have exceeded one-half million in recent years but financial difficulties in Japan have caused a temporary slowdown. The agricultural sector is made up of cattle ranches and small farms producing coconuts breadfruit tomatoes and melons. Garment production is by far the most important industry with the employment of 17,500 mostly Chinese workers and sizable shipments to the US under duty and quota exemptions.
Agriculture products: vegetables and melons fruits and nuts; ornamental plants; livestock poultry and eggs; fish and aquaculture products
Imports: $214.4 million (2001)
Rank: 204
Commodities: food construction equipment and materials petroleum products
Northern Mariana Islands - Energy 2012
top of pageElectricity
Production: 60,600 kWh (January 2009)
Production rank: 217
Consumption: 48,300 kWh (January 2009)
Consumption rank: 218
Exports: 0 kWh (January 2009 est.)
Exports rank: 181
Imports: 0 kWh (January 2009 est.)
Imports rank: 173
Northern Mariana Islands - Communication 2012
top of pageBroadcast media: 1 TV broadcast station on Saipan; multi-channel cable TV services are available on Saipan; 9 licensed radio broadcast stations (2009)
Northern Mariana Islands - Military 2012
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