I. History
Saipan is an island built by immigrants from the Philippines and other places around 5000 BC. The original beauty of Saipan and Mariana Islands was not known to the world until the famous navigator Magellan 152 1 traveled around the world. 1565 After the Spanish landed on the island, they declared permanent possession as their territory and named it "Mariana" after the Queen of Spain. They ruled for nearly 400 years. 1898, Germany bought the island from Spain and ruled it for less than 20 years. 19 14 After the defeat of World War I, Germany took it. The Japanese planted a lot of sugar cane in Mariana Islands. At that time, a large number of immigrants from China, South Asia and South Korea forcibly moved and developed a large number of sugarcane-growing farms. During the Second World War, the Japanese and American forces waged a fierce war for the island. The ruins that proved the war situation at that time have now been developed into characteristic tourist attractions. After Japan's defeat, the United Nations entrusted the Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia Islands, Palau and Marshall Islands to the United States Government for 40 years (1945-1985). After the end of the trusteeship period, Micronesia, Palau and Marshall Islands were established independently as republics, while the Northern Mariana Islands was established in 1985 under the planning of the US government. Therefore, starting from 1986, all residents on the island have American citizen passports, and social welfare cards (that is, tax cards) are managed by California. Because it is managed by the local government, the entry and exit of the Northern Mariana Islands does not require a visa from the US embassy or consulate, but is handled by the local immigration bureau. Any baby born locally can apply for an American passport and become an American citizen.
Two. Politics and economy
1978 formally incorporated into the United States Federation, and the Northern Mariana Islands, whose national defense and diplomacy are under the unified jurisdiction of the United States government, are protected by perfect American laws with 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. After that, citizens elected state deacons and state legislators for a term of four years, which guaranteed justice and legislation.
The island's main industries are garment processing and tourism. There are about 30 thousand employees engaged in garment processing industry every year. A long time ago, the Japanese invested heavily in the island and developed industries such as marijuana, bananas and precious trees. Recently, it has been gradually replaced by new investments from South Korea and South Asia. The main agricultural products are cattle, beef and pork. Imported products are mainly vegetables-based food and daily industrial products.
Three. Culture and education
The culture of Saipan is a mixture of American Christian culture, Spanish-influenced Catholic culture and local Chamorro traditional culture, showing a diversified western culture. The education system follows the American education system.
Four. Race and language
Chamorro people and Caronia people, short stature, strong body, slightly black, are indigenous. However, it is rare to see pure indigenous people now. Most of the indigenous people we see today are Spanish, German, Japanese and other mixed-race. In the past two years, China people, Filipinos and Koreans have obvious growth trends. Most tourists are Japanese and Koreans.
The local official language is English and the indigenous language is Chamorro.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) climate and typhoon
The island has a subtropical maritime climate all year round, with no distinction between winter and summer. The annual temperature difference is 1-2 degrees, with rainy season in July and August and dry season in February and February. The annual average daily temperature is 28-29 degrees and the relative humidity is 80%. Most tropical barometers and typhoons that pass through the northern hemisphere from August to September are generated in the Pacific Ocean near Guam. The entire Mariana Island is basically surrounded by typhoons, but it rarely causes disasters.
Living facilities of intransitive verbs
The currency in circulation on the island is US dollars. The voltage is 1 10V, so 220V household appliances need rectification devices. Most of the domestic water on the island is groundwater, and some seawater is used to purify water, which contains more salt and cannot be used as raw water. There may be precipitation after heating. Don't ask the waiter for mineral water in the hotel, it will be very expensive, costing 3-5 yuan. There are no buses on the island, and most citizens use free shopping carts and taxis in supermarkets. It's free to take a taxi to DFS Duty Free Shop for shopping! Public telephones and hotel telephones can be found everywhere on the island, and local and international calls can be made. Local calls are 35 cents at a time.
Seven. transport
From China to Saipan, you must pass through Seoul or Tokyo and Daban, and the flight time from Seoul to Saipan is about 4 hours. It takes 3.5-4 hours from Tokyo and Daban to Saipan.
Or direct flights from China Eastern Airlines. 4-4.5 hours. Depart from Shanghai or Guangzhou every Monday or Friday.
Seven, food
Chinese food and Japanese food are very popular in the local area, and Chinese Sichuan food is very authentic.