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The Northern Mariana Islands are in the  Pacific Ocean. It is 5,859 miles from the coast of California.

https://sablan.house.gov/our-district

-G.M.

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Today the Northern Mariana Islands are primarily a tourist attraction. The most popular things to do there are scuba diving, sightseeing and relaxing on the beaches.

https://www.visittheusa.com/state/northern-mariana-islands

-J.G.

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When Did The U.S. Acquire The Mariana Islands?

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When Did The U.S. Acquire The Mariana Islands?

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We acquired it in 1975.

https://www.doi.gov/oia/islands/cnmi

-G.M.

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What is the current economic situation of the Northern Mariana Islands? What is the population? What type of government do they have?

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What is the current economic situation of the Northern Mariana Islands? What is the population? What type of government do they have?

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In 2016, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands' (CNMI) real GDP had increased by 28.6% over the course of a year. 26% of the CNMI government's total revenue comes from federal grants amounted to $101.4 billion. The CNMI has made $914 million in exports as well as $893 million in imports. The economy of the CNMI is primarily dependent on tourist attractions. The population is 52,263. The CNMI has a presidential democracy as it is a commonwealth in political union with the United States.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/print_cq.html

-J.S.

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Other Interesting Facts about the Northern Mariana Islands

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Other Interesting Facts about the Northern Mariana Islands

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Much of the culture of the Northern Mariana Islands was influenced by the Spanish. In their culture, respect is heavily emphasized. Some examples of popular foods include empanada as well as pancit, a noodle dish derived from the Philippines. The dominant religion of the Northern Mariana Islands is Roman Catholicism. A few of the more interesting tourist attraction sites include scuba diving in the ocean as well as visiting the Toga Cave in Rota, which is a huge limestone cave comprised of many stalactites and stalagmites.

https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/oceania/pacific-islands-of-micronesia/northern-mariana-islands/things-to-do/

https://www.triposo.com/loc/Northern_Mariana_Islands/culture/background

-J.S.

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Was their opposition to U.S. control from the native inhabitants or otherwise?

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Was their opposition to U.S. control from the native inhabitants or otherwise?

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There wasn't much of any opposition to the U.S. from native inhabitants as most of them were already gone from previous invasions. However, the U.S. military fought the Japanese for control of it in WW2.

https://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/australia-and-south-pacific/northern-mariana-islands/history-and-culture

-J.G.

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Why Did The United States Acquire The Mariana Islands?

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Why Did The United States Acquire The Mariana Islands?

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The United States acquired it on the behalf of The United Nation. But now it is a very historical group of islands.

https://www.doi.gov/oia/islands/cnmi

-G.M.

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How does the United States control/operate/defend this country today?

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How does the United States control/operate/defend this country today?

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Today the Northern Mariana Islands is a Commonwealth of the U.S. It has its own government and an elected governor.

https://www.usa.gov/state-government/northern-mariana-islands#state-government
http://www.cnmileg.gov.mp/senate.asp

-J.G.