Area
        total: 477 sq km
        note: includes 14 islands including Saipan, Rota, and Tinian
        water: 0 sq km
        land: 477 sq km

Population: 80,362 (July 2005 est.)

Ethnic groups: Chamorro, Carolinians and other Micronesians, Caucasian, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Korean

Capital: Saipan, population - 48,000

Largest Cities: Kanoa

Official Language: English, Chamorro, Carolinian
note: 86% of population speaks a language other than English at home

Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic majority, although traditional beliefs and taboos may still be found)

Political status: none (in political union with the

GDP: purchasing power parity - $900 million
note: GDP estimate includes US subsidy (2000 est.) 

GDP per head: purchasing power parity - $12,500 (2000 est.)

Inflation: 1.2% (1997 est.)

Time Zone  :  GMT/UTC +2 ()

Religion : Roman Catholic, indigenous beliefs

Health
Before setting off, you might want to check the illnesses described below that occur here. The information is from the CDC and should be pretty accurate, but if you really think you have something, go see a doctor. If you're not sure where to find good medical attention, check with a the nearest international hotel, they are usually in the know (though the facilities they refer to might charge you a little bit more)