Northern Mariana Islands
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Oceania · Micronesia
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Manny Mori
leader
He served as president of the Federated States of Micronesia and is associated with the wider Micronesian region.
Local Delicacy
Kelaguen
This Chamorro dish is made with chopped meat or seafood marinated in lemon, coconut, and chili.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
The Grotto
This limestone sea cave on Saipan is famous for its striking blue underwater visibility.
Agriculture & Produce
Taro is a traditional staple crop grown in the Northern Mariana Islands' small-scale agriculture.
Coconut is one of the islands' most common and culturally important fruit crops.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Guitar is the most common accompaniment for Chamorro and Carolinian songs as well as island popular music.
Ukulele is widely played in community singing and Pacific-style string band music.
This Chamorro mouth bow is a distinctive traditional instrument associated with the Mariana Islands.
Hand drums and ensemble percussion support dance, celebrations, and contemporary island music.
Electronic keyboards are common in church, community, and popular music performances.