Northern Mariana Islands - Transnational Issues
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesNorthern Mariana Islands is located Oceania, islands in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. The climate is tropical marine; moderated by northeast trade winds, little seasonal temperature variation; dry season December to June, rainy season July to October. The terrain is southern islands are limestone with level terraces and fringing coral reefs; northern islands are volcanic.
Disputes - international
This entry includes a wide variety of situations that range from traditional bilateral boundary disputes to unilateral claims of one sort or another. Information regarding disputes over international terrestrial and maritime boundaries has been reviewed by the US Department of State. References to other situations involving borders or frontiers may also be included, such as resource disputes, geopolitical questions, or irredentist issues; however, inclusion does not necessarily constitute official acceptance or recognition by the US Government.Disputes - international : none
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