Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands is a country in Oceania. Its capital is Saipan, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Saipan
- Region
- Oceania
- Status
- Territory of the United States
- Area
- 464 km² Number 197 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Northern Mariana Islands?
The capital of Northern Mariana Islands is Saipan.
Which countries border Northern Mariana Islands?
Northern Mariana Islands has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Guam, Palau, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea and Philippines.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Saipan |
|---|---|---|
 Guam | Hagåtña | 220 km (137 mi) |
 Palau | Ngerulmud | 1,485 km (923 mi) |
 Micronesia | Palikir | 1,637 km (1,017 mi) |
 Philippines | Manila | 2,661 km (1,654 mi) |
 Papua New Guinea | Port Moresby | 2,745 km (1,706 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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