Time zone: GMT + 10 Hours
Location: a group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines.
Capital: Saipan
Currency: US dollar (currency code USD)
Languages: English, Chamorro, Carolinian. Business language: English
Airport authority contact information: Commonwealth Ports Authority, Saipan Airport, PO Box 501055, Saipan MP 96950. Telephone: +1 670 (1)664 3500
Airports: In 2005 the Northern Mariana Islands had 6 airports, only 3 of which had paved runways, the most important of which are:
Rota International Airport
Saipan International Airport
West Tinian Airport
