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Northern Mariana Islands Autonomous Prefecture is located in the western Pacific Ocean, with an arc from north to south and a length of 720 kilometers. The local official language is English and the indigenous language is Chamorro. The island has a subtropical maritime climate all year round, with no distinction between winter and summer. The island's primary industries are garment processing industry and tourism, and about 30 thousand people are engaged in garment processing industry every year. National defense and diplomacy are under the jurisdiction of the United States government, and local residents hold American passports. Local governors and councillors are also elected by voters. As a special administrative region of the United States, the Northern Mariana Islands have many independent privileges. 1986, the United Nations trusteeship officially ended, and residents officially acquired American citizenship.
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Baidu encyclopedia-northern mariana islands