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How Big Is Northern Mariana Islands?

Northern Mariana Islands, located in Australia-Oceania, is the 194th largest country in the world, covering approximately 464 square kilometers (179 square miles). That's about 2.6 times the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 43,541 people.

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464 km²
179 sq mi
#194 of 236 countries
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Northern Mariana Islands's Geography

Northern Mariana Islands has approximately 1,482 km of coastline. Within Australia, Northern Mariana Islands is the 13th largest of 26 countries, sitting between Guam and Palau. With 94 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Oceanian average of 114 per km².

How Far Across Is Northern Mariana Islands?

Northern Mariana Islands stretches approximately 370 km (230 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and 56 km (35 mi) from east to west — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 1 hours to drive across.

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How Big Is Northern Mariana Islands Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands 464 km² (179 sq mi) —
Rhode Island 2,706 km² (1,045 sq mi) 6× larger
Belgium 30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi) 66× larger
Switzerland 41,277 km² (15,937 sq mi) 89× larger
Netherlands 41,543 km² (16,040 sq mi) 90× larger

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Northern Mariana Islands at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 464 km² (179 sq mi)
World Size Rank #194 of 236
Capital Saipan
Population Density 94 per km²
Population 43,541 people
Coastline 1,482 km
Life Expectancy 79.0 years
GDP per Capita $23,786 USD