Northern Mariana Islands

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/northern-mariana-islands

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Northern Mariana Islands?Northwestern Pacific Ocean, Mariana Archipelago
2. How many people live in Northern Mariana Islands?47,329 people (2020)
3. What is the capital of Northern Mariana Islands?Capitol Hill
4. What language do people speak in Northern Mariana Islands?English, Chamorro, Carolinian
5. What money is used in Northern Mariana Islands?United States Dollar (USD)
6. Which continent is Northern Mariana Islands in?Oceania

Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Commonwealth: A political entity formed by associated states or provinces, often with a degree of self-governance within a larger federation.
Unincorporated Territory: A territory belonging to the United States that is not considered an integral part of the country and has not been fully incorporated into its political system.
Volcanism: The activity of volcanoes, including eruptions and the formation of volcanic landforms.