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Key Facts
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Population
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53,833
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Area
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475.3 km2
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Official Language
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English, Chamorro and Carolinian
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Capital
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Capitol Hill (Saipan)
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Time
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(UTC+10)
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Currency
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USD
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Constitution
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Territorial presidential constitutional republic
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Climate
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A tropical marine climate moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds. There is little seasonal temperature variation.
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Economy
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Benefits from substantial subsidies &development assistance from federal government of the United States, also relies heavily on tourism and rapidly dwindling garment manufacturing sector.
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Traveler Information
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http://www.mymarianas.com/
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Investment Authority/Ministry of Economy
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http://commerce.gov.mp/
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Media Links
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http://www.saipantribune.com/
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