Northern Mariana Islands

State in Micronesia, Western Pacific. An unincorporated organized territory freely associated with the United States.

Language.

The official language is English.

Time.

7 hours is the time difference between Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) and Moscow (Russia).

Population.

55,144 (2017)

Ethnic composition: Asians, Chinese, Filipinos, peoples of Oceania.

Religion.

Climate.

Tropical, oceanic.

Precipitation: 1800-2000 mm per year.

The average annual air temperature on the islands is + 27 C. During the day, the air warms up from + 28 C to + 33 C, and at night the temperature is kept at + 23 C ... + 25 C.

From December to May, the “wind season” continues, when strong trade winds of northeastern directions prevail. From August to December, severe storms with squally winds and heavy rains are possible.

Currency.

U.S. dollar.

Visa regime.

Citizens of Russia can enter the islands without a visa if the period of travel does not exceed 45 days.

Customs regulations.

Import of national and foreign currency without restrictions. Upon importation, the declaration is mandatory.

It is forbidden to bring to the islands perishable products, "dry" products (for example, instant noodles), meat and meat products, drugs, weapons.

Animals can be imported only with an international veterinary certificate. Parrots are prohibited.

There's no collection at the airport.

Resorts.

Rest in the Northern Mariana Islands is possible all year round.

Travelers from all over the world go to this paradise to go windsurfing (good conditions on the beach of Mikro (Saipan)), you can go on an underwater tour (lagoon between Saipan and the island of Managha). There at the bottom of the sea there are traces of the wreckage of Japanese ships and American B-29s. Athletes who prefer snorkeling go to the beaches of Correll Gardens, Tachona, on the island of Managaha.

There is a hiking route on the islands: Laderan-Tangka - Saipan trail; Tinian - off the coast of Kammer and Taga.

The islands are full of life all year round: various festivals, holidays and competitions are held. Each island celebrates the day of its patron. Fishing competitions are held from August to September. The islands are seriously engaged in sports: during the year the Micronesian regatta takes place, in mid-May - the Tagaman triathlon.

Kitchen.

In the local cuisine, abundant use of seasonings and sauces is accepted - "kelagen" - a well-chopped coconut with palm oil and vinegar. Served with chicken, beef, pork.

For dessert on the islands are served fruits: bananas, pineapples, guava, mango, apples, bilimbi, chibis, pomegranates, atis, dokduk and others. Fruits and vegetables are baked, bananas in chocolate are popular, a cake with coconut cream "Latium", sand cookies "Roskett".

Drinks: mineral water, freshly squeezed fruit juices, black and green tea, coffee. Alcohol: Tuba is a coconut wine made from the fermented juice of young coconuts.

Traditions.

The former aboriginal culture of the islands is gradually fading into the past, its place is occupied by the influence of Spain, Germany, Japan, the United States.

The local population is engaged in fishing and fish processing, the basis of the economy is foreign tourism. U.S. financial infusions into the economy are important.