- Population:
- 51,659
- Official Language:
- English
- Languages:
- 10
- Primary Religion:
- Christianity
Languages:
The Northern Mariana Islands is a commonwealth of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 56,000 people. English and Chamorro are the official languages of the territory. English is the most widely spoken language in the Northern Mariana Islands and is used in most official and business contexts, while Chamorro, an Austronesian language, is also spoken by a significant portion of the population. Religion:
Christianity is the dominant religion in the Northern Mariana Islands, with the majority of the population identifying as Christian. Roman Catholicism is the largest Christian denomination on the islands, with approximately 60% of the population belonging to the Church. Other Christian denominations, including various Protestant churches, account for approximately 20% of the population. Other religions in the Northern Mariana Islands include Buddhism, the Baha'i Faith, and Islam, each accounting for less than 1% of the population. Ethnic Groups:
Asian 50% (includes Filipino 35.3%, Chinese 6.8%, Korean 4.2%, and other Asian 3.7%), Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 34.9% (includes Chamorro 23.9%, Carolinian 4.6%, and other Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 6.4%), other 2.5%, two or more ethnicities or races 12.7% (2010 est.)