Population: 84,546
Capital: Saipan
Time Zone: UTC+10
Currency Name: US dollar (USD)
Government Type: Commonwealth; self-governing with locally elected governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature
Languages: Philippine languages 24.4%, Chinese 23.4%, Chamorro 22.4%, English 10.8%, other Pacific island languages 9.5%, other 9.6%
Ethnic Breakdown: Asian 56.3%, Pacific islander 36.3%, Caucasian 1.8%, other 0.8%, mixed 4.8%
Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic majority, although traditional beliefs and taboos may still be found)
Major Cities: Saipan
Phone Country Code: 1-670
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High Travel Season: December - March
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Misc Fact / Good to Know: The island of Saipan contains the seat of government, a busy seaport, and an international airport.