Mariana Islands, and to be more accurate - the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI - COMMONWEALTH OF NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS) - a small island state in Micronesiain the western part Pacific Ocean. Ridge consists of 15 islands of volcanic origin, the largest of which Saipan, Tinyan and Company. However, only 14 islands include the Commonwealth, and the Fifteenth island. GUAM., the largest and most southern Mariana Islands, considered a separate territory belonging to USAwhich they received as a military trophy in 1898. Islands form two chains - North and Southstretched in the ocean almost 650km.
South of Sodrevy Mariana Islands borders S. Karolinsky Islands that are under guardianship and lie 1100 km from the island Companyeast - Marshall Islands, in the West -, north and northwest is located. To the east of the islands, it is perhaps the most important local geographic attraction, familiar with everyone from school lessons of geography - Mariana Trench, 11,775 meters deep.
Saipan. - The main island of the state, is approximately 2660 km east of Manila; 2730 km north of Port-Morsby (Papua New Guinea), 5980 km west of Honolulu (Hawaiian Islands, USA) and approximately 80 km northeast island GUAM (USA). There are no cities on the islands in their usual understanding, and even the populated territory language does not turn to call urbanized. After all, even island Saipan.with administrative centers Susupe and Goropan. occupy the area only in 120 sq. Km.
Among tourists, omnipresent and demanding Japanese and Koreans are dominated here. They know that they know in high-quality service. They come here tens of thousands every month, especially in the days of Japanese Golden week or at New Year. It is explained by the fact that Tokyo or out Seoul. before Saipan To fly about three and a half hours. And the state language here, like, English, and the monetary unit - the dollar USABut all the same at times does not leave the impression that these islands are almost Japanese or Korean - the presence of Asian tourists feel here. A lot of restaurants with Japanese names, to pay willingly take Japanese yen and Korean treasures, and the attendants in hotels willingly respond to Korean and in Japanese.
Most recently, the newspaper "Saipan Tribun" wrote about how one Japanese doctor named Hiroshuki Maida, for ten years in a row coming to Saipan. of Tokyo, arrived on the island in the anniversary hundredth time. To the question: "Why?" - He laughs and answers that in the most first visit to loved here in Saipan. And now he also likes here as ten years ago.
Tourists from Russia Here in the overwhelming minority, although they appear here, perhaps more often than other Europeans. And they also start here too. And everyone has their own reasons for it. Diving lovers, for example, may be seduced by beauty Grotto - Natural cave with underground lakes up to 15 meters of depth and tunnels to the open sea. Here you can also make a dive to places of falls of aircraft of the Second World War in Harbor Tanapag, in the cave and places of reproduction of marine acne in the area Obony Beach, as well as to huge coral arrays near the shore in the area. But for snorkeling the best place on Saipan - Isle Managah, on Tingane - Beach Tacon, A. Company - Korell Gardens, coral gardens in the bay Sasanaya. If you never dived at all, then on Saipan All that you need, the Russian dive guides will be taught.
The same tourists who diving, masks, tubes and scuba are far and are not familiar to Mariana The islands will also be very good. This is the perfect place for relaxed and for active types of rest. The islands runs a huge number of cycling and hiking routes. On Saipan Main route - trail Laderan Tangka through the forest Marpi Commonwell.. There is a wonderful route on the shores Cammer and Taga south San Jose on Tingane.
Other ways of relaxation include extremely popular windsurfing (Best Place - Beach Micro on Saipan), tennis, golf and short underwater excursions in the lagoon between Saipan And the island Managahwhere you can see at the bottom of the sea, except for its numerous inhabitants, traces of brushes of Japanese ships or American bomber "Super drainage" b-29. Do not forget to grab the driver's license to make traveling on picturesque roads to any point of the island.
Beach holiday here is one solid pleasure. One of the favorite tourists of the places island Managahwhich is half an hour sailing on the boat from Saipan (Ticket there-back 50USD). It is best to spend here all day. Island small, quiet and cozy. The whole beach is made of white sand, no algae and shells. You can rent deck chairs and a mask with a snorkeling tube (15USD) and swim, look at the underwater world ... A variety of inhabitants of the seabed here are a huge amount, of any shapes and colors, and completely nonpougly - many of them can be easily touching with their hands, and if you suggest They are some kind of delicacy, they will be happy to eat from your hands ... And when you get hardened, numerous restaurants, in a set located in the shadow palm, will offer you dishes for every taste.
Local population - chamorro. Smiles, Friends and Friendly. They are smiling by no means because it is necessary to do from courtesy, but simply because the smile reflects their mental state. The characteristic features of local etiquette include almost Japanese reluctance to refuse guest or fear upset him with his refusal. Therefore, there are often a situation of complete lack of understanding, as the local resident can easily give the advice that, as he believes, does not upset the tourist, but not at all that corresponds to reality. At the same time, some Asian "waters," without turning, however, the framework of the usual careful attitude towards the tourist is striking. And at the same time, in some regions, especially in remote islands, the influence of the old traditions of the islands of indigenous people, with numerous taboos and ceremonies. In most people visited by tourists, orders are quite European, and any difficulties in communicating with local residents can not be afraid.
Nature and climate
If you ask a local resident about what Saipan It happens the weather, then many and long clarifications you will not hear. Weather all year round or good or very good. More often very good. That is, it is when warm, regardless of the time of year + 27 + 30 degrees in the shade. Clear sky, blue-blue ocean and water temperature +26 degrees. And the good weather is different from very good the fact that it is just a couple of degrees below.
It is worth noting that sometimes Typhins fly to the islands, originated on the expanses Pacific Ocean. But even these typhoons did not interfere with occupy Saipan. Decent place in Book of Records Guinness For the most stable weather in the world and temperature.
The sun here is very hot and the level of solar radiation is very high, so it is recommended to wear sunglasses, hats and lightweight protective clothing, from which you should not refuse and swimming, especially in the first days after arrival days - a thin layer of water does not save from ultraviolet.
You should not underestimate the danger of tidal and tidyings - when passing through the slots and the narrow reefs, they form quite powerful vortex flows that make it seriously difficult to swim. For unusual bathing bags, it is necessary to be careful in the ocean surge, because even a slight excitement by force to two points generates intense retractable waves, capable of strongly complicate the entry to the shore.
Many shores covered with coral rubble and volcanic rocks are pretty difficult to move and require strong shoes. Also, special requirements for shoes and clothing are presented when visiting the caves in which the perfectly smooth areas of rocks are periodically replaced by characteristic limestone "brushes" with rather sharp edges.
Currency exchange and banks
State currency - US dollar (USD). The exchange rate fluctuates in accordance with changes in the financial market.
In one US dollar 100 cents. In the circulation there are banknotes of advantage of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 dollars, as well as coins worth 1 dollar, half of the dollar (50 cents, Half Dollar) and a quarter of a dollar (25 cents, quotor) and dignity in 5 and 1 cent.
Almost everywhere accept Japanese yen and Korean trees for payment.
Tourist checks in dollars are accepted everywhere USAAnd it is absolutely not necessary to visit the Bank's branch, as the majority of hotels, restaurants and large stores cashing them in place. If during the trip you are going to attend the small islands, then we recommend that you still recommend in advance the necessary amount of cash.
Branches of banks work from Monday to Thursday, from 10.00 to 15.00, on Fridays - from 10.00 to 18.00. Some banking offices on remote Islands can work in their own schedule.
ATMs and credit cards
All major international credit cards of common payment systems are accepted everywhere: Visa, Master Card, Diners Club, American Express. On the remote Islands, you can face problems when trying to pay anything plastic card, because often small private shops pay by cards simply do not accept. Most hotels, restaurants, car rental agencies and diving centers on Saipan, Tinyan and Company Take plastic cards to pay. ATMs can be found in the departments of banks and major shopping centers.
VAT and Tax-Free
When paying services in hotels, a hotel tax in the amount of 10% is charged. Other commercial taxes, including VATs are absent.
Customs and Passport Control
Allowed importation and export of national (USD) or any other foreign cash currency, as well as checks, including road, debt and securities. Required declaration is subject to imported cash, exceeding the amount of equivalent 10,000 USD. Products from gold and precious stones are subject to mandatory declaration.
Forbidden import by Mariana The islands of drugs, stimulants, psychotropic substances, anabolic steroids and hormones of growth, amphitivines, erythropoietin, barbiturates, halucinogen and some other medicines.
The provision of weapons are strictly regulated: firearm, pneumatic, cold and sports (including nunchaki, bows and crossbows, slingshots, vykutny and folding knives), as well as ammunitions to it and part of weapons, for which appropriate certificates and licenses issued by the General Office are required. Prosecutor CNMI.
For importation into the country, perishable products are prohibited, mango fruits with the Philippines, meat and meat products, except in the continental part USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, on Hawaii and Guam, Noodles with fast food meat and other "dry" food.
Duty to the import of the following goods:
- no more than 600 cigarettes made in USA marked Surgeon General "S Warning, or no more than 200 cigarettes manufactured in other countries;
- up to 450 grams of cigars;
- up to 1 liters of strong alcoholic beverages (for persons over 21 years);
- up to 1 liter of weak alcoholic beverages (for persons over 21);
- up to 2 ounces (56 ml.) spirits;
Upon exceeding the above rules, the alcohol owner must pay a fee for each liquid ounce in the amount of: 5 cents for beer and wine, 3 cents - for strong drinks. Commercial products are not exempt from taxing and duties, as they are not considered subjects of everyday use.
It should be packaged in luggage flammable items, aerosols, hair polish, gas for lighters, piercing-cutting items, as they will not be skipped with a hand-made.
Transportation of animals
With the rules of pet transportation and the registration of travel documents for them, we recommend reading in advance when booking and buying tickets. Keep in mind that the weight of the animal and container for its transport is not included in the free baggage rate and is paid exclusively as an excess load. Only guide dogs are needed for free, accompanying their owners in flight.
Time
On Mariana Islands time is not transferred to winter and summer. It always remains in one unchanged time zone and is + 10 hours by time Greenwich.
Hour difference between Moscow and Saipan makes up + 7 hours.
Visas and consular information
From October 3, 2019, visa-free entry into the Marian Islands was canceled for citizens of the Russian Federation. To visit Saipan or Guam, the Russians need to have an American visa B1 or B2, which gives the right to multiple entry in the United States within 180 days. A visa must be issued in advance at the US Embassy in the Russian Federation.
An important condition for entry into the Marian Islands is the presence of a biometric passport (i.e., a period of action is 10 years).
Opening hours of institutions, shops and museums
The usual time of work of trade enterprises is from Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 17:00, on Saturdays - from 08:00 to 13:00. Many private shops work on their own schedule and are often closed on Sundays, but most large department stores and duty-free shops on Saipan Open all week.
Branches of banks work from Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 to 15:00, on Fridays - from 10:00 to 18:00. Some banking offices on remote Islands can work in their own schedule.
Transport
The remoteness of the islands made a plane to the most convenient means of movement. There are no railways at all. In addition to taxi, public transport is absent. The most acceptable way to get acquainted with Saipan It is a car rental.
Aircraft
Almost all tourists arrive at Mariana Islands on the plane. The main and largest airports are on Saipan and Guam. Airports at this airports come from countries Asia and North America. Flights are airlines Japan Airlines, Continental Micronesia, Northwest Airlines and Asiana Airlines..
Direct flights on Mariana Islands from Moscow and other cities Russia does not exist. The shortest route to North Mariana Islands for tourists from Russia passes through countries South-East Asia. Usually tourists from the Russian Federation go to Saipan. or GUAM. with transit stops in Tokyo, Hong Kong or Seoul.
Domestic flights between the islands performs local airlines. The aircraft is the most convenient to the islant vehicle. Several domestic flights are performed every day. Saipan, Rota and Tinyan.
Buses
There is no advanced bus service system on the islands, at the same time there are several routes connecting the main cities. But a taxi you can easily find at the airport and in the city, in the parking lots near hotels. A number of hotels organizes regular bus routes to major shopping centers and airports.
Car rental
On the islands it is most convenient to travel by car.
Borrow a car will not make you any work. There are many car rental agencies on the island. It is best to take a car in already known and proven companies Hertz. or Avis. Any rights are valid on the island and no deposit is required. The cost of rent depends on its term and, naturally, from the class of the car. The cost of gasoline is 1.9USD per gallon (4 liters).
Before getting behind the wheel, be sure to get acquainted with the features of the rules of the movement, accepted on the island.
Telephone codes
In order to call on Mariana Islands, you need to dial code:
8 - 10 - 1 - 670 - "Island Code" - "Subscriber's Number"
Subscribers on all islands have seven-room numbers, where the first three numbers of the number indicate a specific island, and the rest of the subscriber number.
Telephone system Mariana Contemporary Islands and combined with communications USA. International telephone communication is available from any public phone, from most hotels and restaurants.
Phones automata
Telephones automata you can meet everywhere. All of them work on telephone cards that are sold in post offices, newspaper and tobacco kiosks. From any phone of the machine can be made local, as well as long-distance and international calls. You can purchase cards T & E LONG DISTANCE and Pti Long Distance Dignity 5 and 10 USD. All local calls are worth, depending on the location of the call, from 25 to 35 cents, from the hotel room - 50-75 cents per minute. Some phones accept cards AT & T. and credit cards.
cellular
Cellular communication covers almost all southern islands and part of the northern. Roaming with local networks Pti Pacifica Inc. (GSM 850 standard) and Wave Runner LLC Mariana Islands (I CAN GSM, GSM 1900) is available to subscribers of the largest Russian cellular companies through networks of other regional operators.
the Internet
Internet services in the territory Mariana The islands are relatively weak, but recently certain efforts are attached to their development. The Internet cafe is few, for the most part they are focused on SaipanHowever, almost all major hotels and business centers have their own access points, including equipped with equipment. Wi-Fi.
Representative offices of the Russian Federation
Within the territory of Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands diplomatic, commercial and other representative offices Russian Federation not.
Electricity
On Mariana The islands everywhere voltage in the network is 220-240V, with a current frequency of 50Hz. Forks and sockets belong to the class A, that is, those that are widely used in North and Central America and in. The plug consists of two parallel flat contacts. In Japanese version, contacts are the same length. In American - one little longer than the other. Devices with a Japanese plug can be used in American outlets, but not vice versa.
Tip
Tips are accepted, but not necessarily and usually constitute no more than 10-15% of the account value. Mandatory tip -1 dollars are given only by the employee of the hotel when tray baggage and dancers in striptease - clubs. When paying for rooms directly at the hotel, a 10% hotel tax is charged. There is no commercial tax. Not accepted to bargain.
Additional Information
In the Mariana Islands there is an imperial system of measures and scales.
Personal safety
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Considered to visit the country. The crime rate is low, quite calm and the situation with personal security. There is a minor theft, currency fraud and other offenses, not disturbed, however, familiar to the islands of local sizes. When visiting the country, it is recommended to be guided by common sense - you should not leave values \u200b\u200bunattended and documents, it is not recommended to deliberately demonstrate your well-being or attending individual areas alone and at night, especially this applies to the Philippine Quarters.
Health and medicine
For the intersection of the border of the country, no vaccinations are required. When visiting the remote islands, vaccination against hepatitis B and tropical fever is recommended.
All drinking water on the islands comes from natural sources or by collecting rainwater and within the settlements is almost safe for use. However, it is recommended to use for drinking, cleaning of teeth or ice creation only boiled or bottled water, especially in the first week of stay. Milk and dairy products usually pasteurize and safe for use. Meat, seafood and fish are considered safe, but still use them is recommended only after preliminary heat treatment, preferably hot. Vegetables should be thoroughly washed and pre-treated, and fruits are cleaned of peel.
Medical care on Mariana Islands are quite high quality, but relatively expensive. On Saipan, Tinyan and Company There are quite modern clinics, with qualified personnel and good equipment for the provision of most medical services. Ambulance is free of charge, for other cases of appeal to doctors, it will be necessary to pay in place. Preference is given to cash, but some clinics work with credit cards. In case of serious medical problems, patients are transferred to clinics Hawaiian Islands or Japan.
Dangerous plants and animals
There are no dangerous animals in the territory of the islands. However, in the surrounding waters, there are many toxic or sufficiently aggressive sea creatures, therefore, when bathing and dives, it should be paid particular attention to the bottom and waters. The spine ridges of many bottom fish are poisonous, and the needles of sea ends and sharp edges of coral arrays leave non-hazardous, but rather painful and dear wounds. It is recommended in all cases of immersion in unfamiliar places to consult with local residents or diving instructors.
Morals
When photographing local residents should always be pre-asked for their permission.
Hello and say goodbye by hand.
Attitude towards clothes is quite democratic. In official cases, it is necessary to have rigorous evening clothes - quite enough light trousers or a long skirt and a strict shirt with a sleeve of medium length, and the evenings will use a light sweater. In everyday life, you can do light dress and even jeans, although in the local hot climate jeans are not the best choice. The most suitable dress for recreation is a T-shirt and shorts. Beach suits outside the coastal feature are not recommended, too open bikini can also cause disapproval.
In fact, few people know about Guam island in the distant sea-ocean ... Guam is the largest and south island in the ridge of Marinsky Islands! About the Mariana Islands, we also know not so much ... About myths and reality of this corner of the earth - My story!
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Myth I. . Mariana Islands - White Spot on World Map
The "White Spot" is located in 3 hours of summer from Tokyo or Manila, in 4 hours of summer from Seoul. Mariana Islands are located in Micronesia and conventionally divided by the Pacific Ocean and the Philippine Sea. That is, the seventeen islands of the Mariana archipelago on the one hand washed ocean water, on the other - the sea.
Myth II.. Mariana Islands are named after the Mariana Vpadina
Exactly the opposite. Vpadina is named Mariana, since it is relatively close to the Mariana Islands. From Guam - the largest and south of the island of Mariana ridges - to the depression only 300 km.
The islands opened Magellan during its world tour. This happened in 1521. Fernan called the islands of thieves, since the locals were liked things on the ship so much that they did not laugh them to steal.
But already in 1568, the islands were renamed in honor of the Spanish Queen of Maria Anna Austrian (Spouse King Philip IV).
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Myth III. In the Mariana Islands live primitive tribes
Mariana tribes with matriarchal lifestyles described in their chronicles missionaries-Jesuit, who formed their first settlement in 1568. In 1565, the island of Guam became the colony of Spain. In the course of numerous wars and novers in the history of Guam, Japanese, Spanish and American threads were woven.
Today - GUAM is the most important aircraft in Micronesia, the island of two military American bases and an extremely popular resort, which is visited annually more than 1 million tourists. The service of the above institutions is engaged in the indigenous population, among which the lawyers and managers in hotels and doctors. By the way, the Faculty of Marine Biology at the University of Gum is preparing some of the best specialists in this area of \u200b\u200bknowledge.
Myth IV.. On the Mariana Islands, many dangerous animals
Dangerous Gods can be attributed to wood snake. It is dangerous for birds - because it feeds on eggs that finds in the nests. Snakes live in the jungle, they are afraid of all sorts of noise and are never the first to attack. In tourist sites, where Gallege and enthusiastic exclamations, snakes are not found.
Myth V.. Mariana Islands are subject to frequent typhoon
In the tropics there are two seasons - the rainy season and the wind season. The first will last 4 months - from June to September. At this time, typhoons are possible. But the last strong Typhoon walked over Guam in 2000. By the way, in the entire history of meteorochic observations on Guam, no one person died during Typhoon.
In recent years, due to global warming, air masses are collected in a tropical storm not only at the equator, but also in the tropics themselves.
Suppose, in September 2009, near the Mariana Islands were formed, several tropical storms were "twisted": one went on Samoa, the second - to Japan. Tropical storm, by the way, is a shower with gusts of the wind. Excellent copes with car wash and glasses, it is necessary to notice.
The remaining 8 months a year on Guam - the wind season. Beautiful sea breeze, wind, which drives white clouds across the sky. Of course, from time to time and in the wind season are raining, but they are short-lived. And most often, you don't go from one cloud: the clouds around the cloud, the blue sky, the sun - and the rainbow under one small cloud!
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What is interesting to look in the Mariana Islands?
O.Saipan, 23 km. Length and 8 km. In width - the largest among the Mariana Islands and is the administrative center of the Commonwealth. Saipan affects its beauty and all year round lays tourists with warm sea and bright sun. The center, Garana, is the most ...
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How to get to the Mariana Islands?
From Russia to about. Saipan can be reached through Seoul, South Korea, or Tokyo, Japan. Of both states on the Mariana Islands there are daily flights.
the flight time: 3 o'clock in summer from Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya),
4.5 hours from South Korea (Seoul, Busan),
5 o'clock summer from China - Shanghai (there is also a regular charter from Beijing and Guangzhou)
vaccinations: To visit the Mariana Islands do not require vaccinations.
How comfortable move around Mariana Islands?
road traffic: Movement - right-hand, machine with left steering. Road rules are the same as in Russia with small exceptions, for example on the red light, you can turn right, passing machines from the opposite band turning left.
Road traffic and rules are very simple. There are no huge traffic jams as in big cities. The maximum speed is 35 miles per hour, on some large roads 40-45 miles per hour. For rental of the car, the restriction of age from 21 years and passion.
Traffic Laws:
Fasten with straps (fine from $ 50.00)
Children up to 4 should be fastened in children's chairs, from 4 years old and older - car belt
When the STOP signal (STOP) on school atbus must be stopped
Go to the head of the counter movement is prohibited
Parking on blue (with a sign for disabled) is prohibited
The middle strip (yellow solid or dotted line on both sides) is allowed to use only during the turn on the left or complete reversal, but only after a complete stop.
After sunset, it is necessary to include Middle Lights (18:30)
When the car is stopped, do not leave the car. You must open the window.
Driving a car in a state of intoxication is strictly prohibited.
car rental: Machine brands
Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Kia
Documents
Enough to have Russian rights with you. Clear can be paid a card or cash.
The car is rented with a full tank and return the car with full tank. In violation of the contract, the amount of gasoline in a triple size is removed.
In some offices, renting a car, it is proposed to pay for gasoline in advance.
Insurance
In each office rental car offers several types of insurance.
Insurance the car is not necessarily. You can abandon insurance, but in this case you need to leave credit card data.
taxi: Taxis on Saipan can only be caught in hotel parking. Taxi services, although on the meter, expensive.
buses: On Saipan, Tinian and the company there is no urban transport system. There is a free bus Duty Free from the store to hotels and back.
hitch-hiking: On the Mariana Islands you can travel by hitchhiking, but this is not a common practice.
airports: On each island: Saipan, Rota and Tinian have international / local airports. Main Airport of Mariana Islands - International Airport on Fr. Saipan.
airlines: ASIANA AIRLINE (OZ)
Delta Airlines (DL)
Shanghai Airline (FM)
Continental Airline (CO)
Freedom Air (FRE)
railway: On the Mariana Islands there are no railways.
ports: The only international port is on Saipan, and three local ones on Islands Saipan, Tinian and Rota.
Where to stay better, traveling through the Mariana Islands?
Climate in the Mariana Islands
Tropical climate. O. Saipan is introduced to the Guinness Book of Records as the owner of the most constant round-the-clock round-clock temperature in the world +27 degrees C. Season for tourists on the Mariana Islands is open all year round.
There are 2 seasons - dry and wet. The wet season falls for 6 months from July to December. Special characteristic of the wet season is short-term rains during the day and torrential at night, which does not interfere with tourists enjoy the warm sea and the bright sun. The average air temperature during the wet season is +33 - +35 degrees Celsius and the average rate of precipitation - 1800-2000 mm.
The dry season falls for 6 months from January to June. Weather This season is cool with a light breeze and air temperature drops to +27 degrees Celsius. The average water temperature is +25 degrees Celsius, precipitation is reduced to a minimum, drought are possible.
In the period from July to November, tropical storms and typhoon are possible in the Pacific Ocean. They are mainly raised in the Mariana Islands area and go north, gaining their power already off the coast of Phillipin, China, Taiwan, Korea or Japan.
National Kitchen of Marian Islands
Kitchen on Mariana Islands International. Initially, in the development of the textile and tourist industry on the islands, the multinational population has developed. The Chinese, Philipins, Thailate, Japanese, Koreans, Americans, Australians and other nationalities affected the variety of kitchen of the islands. Accordingly, on the island there are many restaurants and eaters in the soul of each of these nationalities.
Local residents are very hospitable, and if you have friends on Saipan, then you will definitely be invited to visit, where we will offer local dishes such as red rice, meat or a bird on the grill or in coconut milk, cornpills, acute Corologen from chicken, apiciga (young coconut with Starch flour wrapped in a banana leaf), tropical fruits and many other dishes. You can taste local dishes in restaurants during hotels or at the local fair on Garata on Thursdays.
Most popular restaurants:
Restaurant "Tony Romas" is famous for the ribs prepared by traditional American recipes, and "Capricity" - Italian cuisine, are not far from the shopping center Duty Free. Tasty kitchen, fast service and convenient location and opening hours, made these restaurants very popular among Russian tourists.
A large guitar restaurant "Hard Rock Cafe" attracts the attention of each tourist. The restaurant itself is located on the second floor of the shopping center Duty Free. Homemade Nacho, combined hamburgers, steaks, fried chicken, soups, salads and delicious desserts, all this can be tried in the atmosphere of Rock-n-Rola relics and beloved music.
Thai restaurant "Tai Haow" is a favorite place for both living on Saipan and for tourists. Seafood delicacies, salad of papa, vegetable rolls and many other dishes will serve you on a table with a smile and Thai friendly.
In the only Indian restaurant on Indian restaurant, you can try the dish of the "Chicken Tandori" in Indian cuisine.
Many Korean, Chinese and Japanese restaurants are frozen throughout the island of Saipan. Restaurant "Hancuckwan" specializes in traditional Korean kitchen cooking (soups). In the cooked sharp broth can add your choice of seafood, meat, mushrooms, vegetables or all at once. Restaurant "Tory Hiida and American Sushchi Bar" offers a variety of Japanese dishes, sashimi and sushi, including Californian roles.
Safety of tourists in the Mariana Islands
History of Mariana Islands
The first settlers migrated from Southeast Asia to the Marina Islands of 1500 years BC. Ferdinand Magelan, the Portuguese researcher and the navigator, opened the Mariana Islands and struck them on the card in 1521, and in 1565, Spain declared the islands of its territory and ...
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Mariana Islands: Entertaining Facts
The deepest in the world of Wpadina, Mariana Wpadina, the depth of which exceeds 11,000 meters, is east of Saipan Island.
Records of the Book of Guinea:
Temperature: On the Mariana Islands the most stable temperature in the world +27 C.
In 2007, the magazine "Marine Dive" put up 18 categories - places around the world related to the diving, to the vote of readers. After the vote, 5 prestigious awards of Mariana Islands were determined.
The first place was taken by the lagoon of the island of Managah as "the best place for diving with a tube and a mask"
The fourth place was divided by Managha for the "Best Beach" and Islands Saipan, Tinian and Rota for the "Best Region for Diving"
The fifth place shared the company for the beach "Teteto" as the "Best Beach" and Islands Saipan, Tinian and Rota as the "Best Smootic Zone".
The underwater cave "Grotto" is considered the second most beautiful place in the world among Divenga specialists. Skin Diver magazine has included this place in the top ten of the best places for diving with scuba.
Four years in a row, the island of Managha was awarded and received the title "The best place for diving with a mask and a tube" at the International Fair in Tokyo.
Saipan - Treasure Island! In Saipan Museum of History and Culture - the world's largest collection of artifacts and treasures from Spanish galleons! In 1638, at Cape Agingan in Saipan Strait near the hotel PIC crashed gallery "Naester Señora de La concept" with a cargo of gold. Only a small part of the cargo was found by the underwater expedition in the 80s of the last century. Most of the treasure still remains at the bottom of the Strait. The most expensive part of the treasure is located in the museum and their duplicates can be seen in one of the halls: gold jewelry with inlaid diamonds and other gems, necklaces, chains, elegant porcelain, etc.
On the island, Saipan lived an artist Douglas Rankin, who created a unique technique of painting - banana. Instead of brush, he used trimming a banana tree. He cut and wrapped the leaves, cut out stamps and rollers from the stems. Then created unique pictures with its unusual issuers. Douglas Rankin died in 2007.
Northern Mariana Islands or Northern Mariana Islands Community - A small island state in Micronesia, in the western part of the Pacific Ocean on the Mariana Islands archipelago. It has the status of an unnecessary territory freely associated with the United States. Territory - 477 km². Capital - Saipan on the island of the same name.
The archipelago Mariana Islands consists of 15 islands of volcanic origin, the largest of which Saipan, Tinian and Rota. However, the North Mariana Islands include only 14 islands, and the Fifteenth is the island of Guam, the largest and most southernmost from the Mariana Islands are considered a separate territory owned by the United States.
Mariana Islands are an island arc located in a tectonically active region in the western part of the Pacific Ocean. The archipelago is located 2500 km east of Phillipin and at the same distance north of Papua - New Guinea. Islands are stretched by about 800 km.
In geological terms, the island can be divided into two groups: older South (Rota, Tinian, Agichan, Farallon de Medinilla, Saipan) and young northern (other archipelago islands). All the islands of the Northern Group are stratululkans. Most of the islands are surrounded by coral reefs. The reefs of the southern islands are older and better developed. In the area of \u200b\u200bthe islands there are about 50 underwater volcanoes and 11 volcanoes form the islands.
To the east of the islands, it is perhaps the most famous local geographical attraction - Mariana Vadina, a depth of 11,775 meters.
The climate of the Northern Mariana Islands
The climate of the Northern Mariana Islands - Tropical, trade house.
The rainy season lasts from July to December, the average temperature at this time is +33 .. + 35 ° C. From August to November in the Pacific Ocean there are tropical storms and typhoons. "Dry" months on the islands - from December to June, due to the sea breeze, the average temperature at this time is +27 .. + 29 ° C. The average annual sea water temperature + 25 ° C.
The best time to visit the Northern Mariana Islands - from December to March, and the tourist season on the island of Saipan lasts the whole year.
Recent changes: 05/10/2013Population
Population of the Northern Mariana Islands - 88.6 thousand people (2009). The average life expectancy is 74 years old in men, 79 years old - in women.
Ethnicity: Asians (Philipins, Chinese, etc.) 56.3%, oceania peoples (including Chamorro) 36.3%, mixed origin 4.8%, white 1.8%, and more 0.8%.
Most believers on the islands - Catholics (Roman Catholic Christianity). Part of the population refers to the confessions of East Asian origin.
Official languages: English, Chamorro, Carolinsky.
Recent changes: 05/10/2013Currency
Monetary unit: US dollar (USD), 1 USD \u003d 100 cents. In circulation There are bills worth 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars, coins - Penny (1 cent), Nickel (5 cents), DIME (10 cents), Quarter (25 cents), Half Dollar (50 cents), as well as 2 and 1 dollar.
Almost everywhere accept Japanese yen and Korean trees for payment.
Branches of banks work from Monday to Thursday, from 10.00 to 15.00, on Fridays - from 10.00 to 18.00. Some banking offices on remote Islands can work in their own schedule.
Most hotels, restaurants, car rental agencies and diving centers on Islands Saipan, Tinian and Rota take plastic cards to pay. ATMs can be found in the departments of banks and major shopping centers. On the remote Islands, you can face problems when trying to pay anything plastic card, because often small private shops pay by cards simply do not accept.
Tourist checks in US dollars are accepted everywhere, and it is not necessary to attend the Bank's branch, as the majority of hotels, restaurants and large stores will master them in place. If during the trip you are going to attend the small islands, then we recommend that you still recommend in advance the necessary amount of cash.
VAT and Tax-Free
When paying services in hotels, a hotel tax in the amount of 10% is charged. Other commercial taxes, including VATs are absent.
Recent changes: 05/10/2013Communication and communication
Phone code: 1 - 670
Internet domain: .mp
Ambulance, Police, Fire Service: 911
How to call
To call from Russia to the Northern Mariana Islands, you need to dial: 8 - a beep - 10 - 1 - 670 - the number of the subscriber.
To call from the Northern Mariana Islands to Russia, you need to dial: 011 - 7 - the city code is the subscriber number.
Stationary communication
Telephones automata you can meet everywhere. All of them work on telephone cards that are sold in post offices, newspaper and tobacco kiosks. From any phone of the machine can be made local, as well as long-distance and international calls. Some phones accept credit cards to pay.
mobile connection
Cellular communication covers almost all southern islands and part of the northern. Roaming with local networks (GSM 850/1900 standards) is available to subscribers of the largest Russian cellular companies through networks of other regional operators.
the Internet
The Internet cafe is few, for the most part they are focused on Saipan, but almost all large hotels and business centers have their own access points, including those equipped with Wi-Fi equipment.
Recent changes: 05/10/2013Where to stay
Prices for accommodation in hotels on the island of Saipan is quite high, especially in the season of holidays from the Japanese (Northern Mariana Islands attend to 0.5 million tourists per year, mainly from Japan). Cheap hotels on the islands, no hostels.
Recent changes: 05/10/2013Sea and beaches
On the islands of the southern group ( Saipan, Tinian and Rota)- Beaches with small white sand. The islands of the northern group are beaches here with black volcanic sand.
Recent changes: 05/10/2013Story
Mariana Islands were opened by the Magellan Expedition on March 6, 1521. Aborigines Chamorro, who lived at the stage of primitive-communal system, stole a boat from the Spaniards, and Magellan called these Islands of Las Islas de Los Ladrones - that is, the islands of the thieves or the robbery islands.
Although these islands were announced by the possession of Spain back in the 16th century, practically control over the Spaniards began to establish only from 1668. The Spanish Monks-Jesuit, renamed Islands in Mariana, Las Islas Marianas or Las Marianas in honor of Marianna Austrian, and began the appeal of the Aborigines in the Christian faith. It caused the fierce resistance of the natives, and as a result, almost all the male population of the islands were destroyed by Spanish soldiers, accompanying monks. Subsequently, the population of the Mariana Islands has again increased due to the offspring of women-Aboriginal from Spanish soldiers and monks.
Spanish colonialists practically did not master the islands, and at the end of the 19th century Germany became strongly interested in the Pacific territories. As a result, according to the contract of February 12, 1899, Germany bought Mariana Islands in Spain for an amount equivalent to $ 4.5 million (except Guama, an annexed United States - the largest and most southerous island of the Mariana Archipelago).
The Germans began to create on the plantation islands, but their dominion was short-lived - in the first world war Mariana Islands (as well as neighboring Caroline and Marshallov, also purchased by Germany in Spain in 1899) were occupied by Japan, which received them in the Versailles Agreement as a league mandate Nations.
The Japanese were actively developed on the islands of plantation of sugar cane, as well as coconut palms, tobacco and citrus, and conducted a targeted policy of settling the Islands of the Japanese and forcibly assimilated the aborigines (including the method of compulsory physical mixing of the Aboriginal with Japanese settlers).
During World War II, American troops seized Mariana and other Pacific Islands, after the war, the Japanese settlers were deported to Japan, and Carolinsky, Marshall and Mariana Islands were transferred to US Securities in 1947.
The community of the Northern Mariana Islands was established in 1976 in the process of section of the UNIT-territory of the UN Pacific Islands. Unlike Marshall and Caroline Islands, Mariana decided to abandon state independence, preferred only internal self-government.
On November 4, 1986, the final agreement on the political union of the Northern Mariana Islands with the United States entered into force.
In 2007-08, changes were made to the political union agreement between the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States, bringing the laws of the Commonwealth to the requirements of the United States. Including the gradual increase in the minimum wage to the size of the Delegate established in the United States, the elections of the delegate to the Chamber of Representatives in the US Congress and the changes of immigration laws (the latest changes have entered the actions from November 28, 2009).
Recent changes: 05/10/2013Entertainment
On the Northern Mariana Islands are popular - diving, Snorkeling, Trekking, Windsurfingand golf.
Diving - The main dive site of Saipan "Grotto" (underwater access to the ocean through underwater grottoes) - is the most unique in the world in the beauty of underwater architecture. The temperature of the water in the coastal waters of the islands island all year round and does not change depending on the time of day. Perfect transparency allows you to see all the beauty of the underwater world.
Snorkeling- The best swimming seats with a mask: Saipan - Managah Island, Tinian - Tacon Beach, Rota - Corell Gardens in Sasanaya Bay.
Trekking- All three main islands of the archipelago are good for hiking. The main route on Saipan is the Laderan-Tangka trail through the MarPi-Commonway Forest. On Tinian there is a wonderful route on the shores of Cammer and Tag south of San Jose.
Windsurfing - The best place for surfing is the beach of Micro on Saipan.
Golf - Several golf clubs are open on Saipan: Kingfisher Golf Links ("Kingfisher Golf Club"), Coral Ocean Point ("Corah Oven Point"), Lao Lao Bay Golf Resort ("Lau Lay Bay Golf Club"), Marianas Country Club ( "Marianas Country Golf Club").
The island's golf course is very different from each other, but are similar in one - beautiful views of the ocean and chic tropical nature. Local clubs require the same punctuality as most clubs in other countries of the world. All clubs demand to dress like a golf way. Topics and slippers are not welcome.
Perhaps one of the most mysterious places on the land map - Mariana Islands. This is a place that is sometimes referred to as the best of the preserved mysterious corners of America and which attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists with its unique nature and many historical sites.
Mariana Islands on the World Map
The remoteness of the Mariana Islands from the "Big Earth" makes them a unique place where the atmosphere of peace and absolute carelessness reigns. Real Paradise For lovers of magnificent panoramas, unique sunsets and crystal clear air.
Where are you?
Mariana Islands is a small island state, the territory of which covers the 15th islands of the same name of the archipelago. They are in the western tip of the Pacific Ocean, in the region called Micronesia.
Most travelers go here in search of privacy from the noise of megacities and in order to see the monuments of the "battles for the Pacific Ocean" in the years of World War II.
The Islands of the Archipelago are located in such a way that they form two chains with a total length of more than 700 kilometers.
Due to the peculiarities of its geographical position, the Mariany Archipelago does not have clear boundaries with neighboring states. South of him are Caroline Islands (Federated States of Micronesia). The conditional natural border, separating the Filipino Sea from the Pacific Ocean, is held at the location of the Mariana Islands.
Relief
Mariana Archipelago It is two chains located from the north and south. In the northern chain, most of the islands are formed as a result of the volcanic activity of cones with a height of more than 900 meters. It is noteworthy that some of them are small intensive volcanoes. Islands in the southern chain partially have volcanic nature, partially formed by corals.
The nature of the Mariana Islands is characteristic of the region of the tropics, there are many places where a person's foot has practically did not go. Coral reefs of the Mariana Islands are striking with their magnificence and fantastic forms, and the deepest place on the planet - 11-kilometer Mariana Trench Located just a few tens of kilometers from the archipelago.
Coastal waters are replete with fish, the beaches stretch for thousands of meters, and the rich underwater world does not torment to show all its magnificence to diving and snorkeling lovers.
Climate
The climate of the Mariana Islands is characterized as wet, tropical ocean.
The average air temperature during the daytime ranges at + 28 / + 33 degrees Celsius, and at night it drops only a few degrees to + 23 / + 25 degrees.
Humidity High enough and reaches 75-85%. Two seasons are clearly distinguished: in the period from the software in this area begins the wind season, and it is time for Typhins.
How to get from Russia?
Getting here the easiest of all of some countries in Asia (, Japan, South Korea) or from, so among holidaymakers in the Mariana Islands prevail japanese and americans.
Due to the great remoteness of the Mariana Islands from there are no direct flights In this direction.
Airport of the Main Island Archipelago - Saipan - You can reach Asian airlines. Transplants for flights in this direction are carried out in Shanghai, Tokyo or. The duration of such a flight will be about 16 hours, and this is without taking into account the docks of flights.
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State device
Scenic coral reefs, opportunities for fishing in the open sea, surfing and diving - all this is in abundance today. But not all the time the inhabitants of the Marian Islands seemed like a fairy tale.
Story
The development of the Northern Mariana Islands has happened many centuries ago - about 500 of our era, the first settlers appeared here - tribe Chamorrohaving some relationship with the modern peoples of Polynesia. They were experienced navigators, the Pacific Islands were actively investigated and left behind memorable signs - the famous Latte stones, whose height could reach 6 meters.
It is curious that some historians see in the stones "Latte" some analogy with mysterious statues of Easter Island.
European influence on Mariana Islands began thanks to the legendary navigator Fernanda Magellan, who was the first European, who found these lands during the circulation of the world in 1521. On his vessel, he passed through the southern group of the Islands of the Archipelago and called them Isla de Los Ladronesthat translated meant the "islands of thieves".
The name was changed on Las Marianas In the middle of the XVII century, when the Spanish priest Louis Diego Sanvitorsis will come in honor of the Queen Anna Maria Austrian in honor of these parts.
In 1668, the missionaries of the Jesuit Orden, headed by Sanvitors, organized the first mission on the islands, with the advent of which conflicts began between the local population and European colonists. The war lasted two decades, and its result was the eviction of most aborigines on the island of Guam.
In the XIX century the resettlement began On the Mariana Islands of the Spaniards and Migrants from the Caroline Islands, gradually interest in the archipelago began to show and. In 1899, Spain sold the Northern Mariana Islands to the German government, which was calculated to organize the industrial release of coconut pulp. However, these plans corrected the World War II began, and the more strong and interested Japan has seized the island.
The Japanese began to grown sugar cane on the islands, having flushing the tropical forests and thickets of coconut palm trees. In the 30s of the twentieth century, Mariana cane plantations guaranteed the lion's share of Japan's profits.
Dramatic events unfolded in the Archipelago area during the years Second World WarWhen the archipelago has become a platform for one of the most severe and the most bloody battles in the Pacific. US Armed Forces in the summer of 1944 landed on the coast of Saipan Island and simultaneously attacked Japanese flotilla.
Thousands of soldiers of both armies became victims of the battle, but the maximum damage suffered the peaceful population of the islands.
Subsequently, the United States arranged here a military airfield, which was destined to enter the story. It was from this base that two heavy bombers who dropped atomic charges on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki rose to the sky. With the end of the war, the world came to the island, they obeyed the United Nations, and since 1947 were under the influence of the USA.
Politics
Mariana Islands are a Commonwealth with internal self-government. Since 1986, the state status has acted "Flexiblely joined" To the United States, thanks to which the islands found local government. Okeks of the United States stopped in 1993. The state and government at the same time heads the governor elected by the population.
On the islands acts representative Presidential Democratic System. The main person in the state is the governor. Mariana Islands consist in political union with the United States, and the general funds are managed by a special department as part of the American Ministry of the Interior.
Most likely, the Mariana Islands will overtake such an unpleasant illness as acclimatization. Be prepared for it with.
Population
The population of the archipelago of the Mariana Islands is approximately 700 thousand people. Among them are representatives of different nationalities:
- The vast majority of residents are representatives philippine nationality — 34%;
- Second place is occupied by national chamorro -30%;
- On the third chinese — 12%;
- Close list micronesians — 8%;
- And S.'s immigrants Caroline Islands — 5%.
In addition, on the Islands of the Archipelago live americans, japanese, koreans, australian.
Religion and language
State language Commonwealth serves english. In second place is national language Chamorro., as well as an important role is assigned carolinsky, filipino, japanese, korean and chinese languages.
On the Mariana Archipelago, representatives of each religious group have their own organization and facilities for the implementation of rites.
Main religious flows:
- Catholicism;
- Protestantism;
- Islam;
- Local religions and cults.
Here are the activities of numerous sectsStarting from Mormons, ending with Seventh-day Adventists.
Map of Mariana Islands with cities
Of the 17 islands of the archipelago of dwellings, only 4: Saipan, Tinian, Rota and Guam.
Capital
The capital of the Mariana Islands is city of Susupewhich is located on Saipan Island. It enjoys great popularity among tourists from and Japan, which come here in a huge amount.
Susupye attracts its unhurriedly measured rhythm, the absence of cataclysms and shocks, which is so important for a modern person.
In Susup, you can enjoy the warm summer all year round and completely forget about all the concerns.
Big cities
- The largest city in the archipelago - Garatalocated in the western part of Saipan Island. Here the majority of administrative buildings on the islands are concentrated. The city is unique in that its borders are clearly not identified, and the chain of small villages and surrounded by farms and lush gardens of residential buildings arrested almost all over the west coast of the island.
- Big village Songson - The largest settlement on the island of Rota. It is located in the southwestern part of the island. The usual urban rules here do not work here - residents are perfectly coped without traffic lights and shopping centers. Almost every step here you can see all sorts of stones, which are used not only for construction, but also perform the markup function.
- Town Hagatna - This is the administrative center of the island of Guam. He spread over the narrowesty, dividing the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The city was founded in 1668 by the Spaniards, created on the island of the first Jesuit mission. Here you can admire the beautiful landscapes and bright historical monuments.
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