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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: MP

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code MP

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Below, you can find technical information regarding the MP code, which represents Northern Mariana Islands within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.

General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Country Code
MP
Related Codes
MNP580CQ
Official Name
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Common Name
Northern Mariana Islands
Flag
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
Continent
Oceania
Area
464 km²
Country Bounds
N: 20.5534, S: 14.1102, W: 144.886, E: 146.065
Landlocked
No
Terrain
the southern islands in this north-south trending archipelago are limestone, with fringing coral reefsthe northern islands are volcanic, with active volcanoes on several islands
Climate
tropical marinemoderated by northeast trade winds, little seasonal temperature variationdry season December to June, rainy season July to October
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Capital
Garapan
Government Type
Commonwealth of the US
Driving Side
Right
Time zone
Pacific/Saipan
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Population
56,882
Population Density
123.66 people/km²
Nationality
Noun: NA (US citizens) Adjective: NA
Distribution
approximately 90% of the population lives on the island of Saipan
Official Languages
EnglishChamorro
Literacy Rate
NA
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"Gi Talo Gi Halom Tasi" (In the Middle of the Sea)
National Holiday
Commonwealth Day, 8 January (1978)
National Symbols
latte stone
National Colors
blue, white
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
USD – US Dollar ($)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
US Customary – Foot (ft), Pound (lb), Gallon (gal), Fahrenheit (°F)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Internet TLD
.mp
Calling Code
+1670
    Internet Hosts
    17

    The Northern Mariana Islands is dependent territory located in Oceania. It is positioned in the North Pacific Ocean, approximately three-quarters of the distance from Hawaii to the Philippines.

    *The map highlights the location of Northern Mariana Islands.

    Related locale codes

    en-MP – English (Northern Mariana Islands)

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