🇲🇵Northern Mariana Islands
Oceania
Information
Capital
Saipan
Population
47,000
Currency
United States Dollar (USD $)
Languages
Anglais, Chamorro, Carolinien
Continent
Oceania
Calling code
+1-670
Timezone
Pacific/Saipan
Area
463.63 km²
Government
Commonwealth of the United States
National day
July 4 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.mp
About
The Northern Mariana Islands are an archipelago in the western Pacific, a U.S. commonwealth in political union. Comprising 15 volcanic islands, only Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are inhabited. They are renowned for beaches, diving, and World War II history.
Safety
Risk level :Prenez des mesures de sécurité normales. Niveau faible globalement.
Risk areas
Anatahan, Pagan, Agrihan - Activité volcanique
Crime(low)
- Évitez les zones isolées la nuit
- Gardez vos objets de valeur en sécurité
Terrorism(low)
- Risque faible, restez vigilant
Transport
- Conduisez prudemment, utilisez des taxis fiables
Natural risks(Typhons (juin-décembre), volcans actifs, tremblements de terre)
- Surveillez les alertes météo, évitez les zones volcaniques
Health(Système de santé limité, hôpitaux à Saipan)
- Vaccins standards, assurance voyage complète
- Eau en bouteille
Practical tips
- Enregistrez-vous auprès de votre ambassade
- Suivez les alertes typhons
- Respectez les coutumes locales
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center1,200
1-bedroom apartment in the city center1,500
1-bedroom apartment in the suburb1,200
3-bedroom apartment in the city center2,500
3-bedroom apartment in the suburb2,000
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal15
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant40
McDonald's menu10
Local beer (0.5L)5
Cappuccino4
Water (1.5L)2
Bread (500g)3
Milk (1L)2
Eggs (12)3
Chicken (1kg)8
Apples (1kg)6
Bananas (1kg)2
Transport
Public transport ticket2
Monthly transport subscription50
Taxi ride (start)5
Taxi (1km)2
Gasoline (1L)1.20
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)60
Tennis court (1h weekend)20
Cinema10
Theater20
Health
General practitioner consultation50
Dentist consultation80
Antibiotic medications20
Cold medications (6 days)15
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)60
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30
Public services for 85m² apartment150
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60
Nike sports shoes80
International primary school (monthly)500
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage120V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B
Emergency numbers
Police911
Ambulance911
Fire department911
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
15-20% in restaurants