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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES
Diplomatic Representation in US:
Chief of Mission: Charge d'Affaires Isaac Ngewakl SOALADAOB
Embassy: 2000 L Street NW, Suite 407, Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: [1] (202) 452-6814
Fax: [1] (202) 452-6281
US diplomatic representation:
Chief of Mission: Charge d'Affaires Richard G. WATKINS
Embassy: address NA, Koror
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6028, Republic of North Mariana Islands 96940
Telephone: [680] 488-2920, 2990
Fax: [680] 488-2911
FOREIGN RELATIONS
The North Mariana Islands is a commonwealth in political union with the US.
TRAVEL ADVISORIES
There is currently no online travel advisory information available for this Country at the present time.
TRAVEL TIPS
Driving TBA
Currency (USD) U.S Dollar
Electrical TBA
Telephones Country Code 1
Time: GMT + 10.
Climate: Tropical climate, tempered by trade winds. The rainy season is July to November.
Clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens, with light rainwear advisable all year.
Food & Drink: Local specialities include kelaguin, a chewy mixture of diced chicken and shredded coconut and thin slices of raw coconut dipped in a peppery sauce. A wide choice of food is on offer, including Japanese, French, Italian, Chinese, Thai and US.
Shopping: Special purchases here include wishing dolls, coconut masks, coconut-crab decorations and woodcarvings, plus numerous duty-free items. Shopping hours: Mon-Sun 0800-2100.
Currency: The US Dollar is used. For further details of currency, credit & debit cards, traveller’s cheques, exchange rate indicators and banking hours see main Pacific Islands of Micronesia section.
Currency exchange: There are several Asian and US banks in the Mariana Islands where currencies from some foreign countries can be exchanged. ATMs are available at most banks and major shopping centres.
CUSTOMS/DUTIES
Customs information for the Northern Mariana Islands is not on line at this time.