Are the Northern Mariana Islands inhabited?

The other islands of the Northern Marianas are sparsely inhabited; the most notable among these is Pagan, which was left largely uninhabited since a 1981 volcanic eruption. The administrative center is Capitol Hill, a village in northwestern Saipan. The current governor of the CNMI is Arnold Palacios, who entered office in January 2023.

Why is the Northern Mariana Islands a good place to live?

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands benefits from its trading relationship with the federal government of the United States and cheap trained labor from Asia. The CNMI's economy has historically relied on tourism, mostly from Japan, and the garment manufacturing sector.

Are there public schools in the Northern Mariana Islands?

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System operates public schools in the commonwealth and there are numerous private schools. Northern Marianas College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers a range of programs similar to other small U.S. community colleges.

Where are the Marianas Islands located?

The islands lie in the Marianas tropical dry forests terrestrial ecoregion. The ocean area to the east of the islands and parts of the islands themselves are part of the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument.

Are the Northern Mariana Islands US citizens?

The Northern Marianas then became the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and its residents are US citizens. In 2009, they elected a non-voting delegate to the US Congress. The Mariana Islands were the first islands settled by humans in Remote Oceania.

What democratic system does the Northern Mariana Islands have?

The Northern Mariana Islands have a multiparty presidential representative democratic system. They are a commonwealth of the United States. Federal funds to the commonwealth are administered by the Office of Insular Affairs of the U.S. Department of the Interior.