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Neighboring Countries of Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Northern Mariana Islands
Location
Oceania, islands in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines
Area
464 km² — 2.5 times the size of Washington, D.C.
Terrain
The southern islands in this north-south trending archipelago are limestone, with fringing coral reefs; the northern islands are volcanic, with active volcanoes on several islands
Climate
Tropical marine; moderated by northeast trade winds, little seasonal temperature variation; dry season December to June, rainy season July to October
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Agrihan Volcano 965 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Arable land, fish
Natural hazards
Active volcanoes on Pagan and Agrihan; typhoons (especially August to November)
Good to know
Strategic location in the North Pacific Ocean
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Northern Mariana Islands
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).