FACTS

Location: Oceania, island in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines

Area (only Total) total: 541.3 sq km

Climate: tropical marine; generally warm and humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season (January to June), rainy season (July to December); little seasonal temperature variation

Terrain: volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; relatively flat coralline limestone plateau (source of most fresh water), with steep coastal cliffs and narrow coastal plains in north, low hills in center, mountains in south

Population: 175,877

Main Language (only first): English

Government type:

Capital (Name): Hagatna

Capital (Time Difference): UTC+10

Independence:

National holiday: Discovery Day, first Monday in March (1521)