2The Northern Mariana Islands
The historic Northern Mariana archipelago is located in the North Pacific Ocean. It includes 22 individual islands and islets. During WWII the US and Japanese forces fought over this territory.
In 1947, these islands came under American ownership. The largest of these islands is Saipan. It is 44.6 square miles in total.
Here you will discover pretty palm tree-lined beaches, impressive, mountainous landscapes, and fascinating historical sites. You will not find a lot of American tourists here due to the location of these islands but you will see a lot of Asian tourists,
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