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What is the official status of the Northern Mariana Islands?

  • U.S. State

  • Commonwealth of the U.S.

  • Independent Country

  • U.S. County

Answer

The Northern Mariana Islands is officially known as the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). It is an unincorporated territory and commonwealth of the United States, meaning it is governed by the U.S. but retains a degree of self-governance.
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