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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. A new government and constitution went into effect in 1978.
Country name: conventional long form: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
conventional short form: Northern Mariana Islands
former: Mariana Islands District (Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands)
Capital: Saipan
Languages: English, Chamorro, Carolinian note: 86% of population speaks a language other than English at home
Religions: Christian (Roman Catholic majority, although traditional beliefs and taboos may still be found)
Northern Mariana Islands
The factbook about Mariana Islands, overview of its location, environment, georgraphy, terrain, land, natural hazards and much more.
Saipan Tribune
Electronic version of Mariana Islands first daily newspaper. Covers local news, sports, lifestyle, community, news poll and archives.
Map of Mariana Islands
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