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Mariana Islands: see Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands (märēä`nä), commonwealth associated with the United States (2005 est. pop. 80,400), c. ..... Click the link for more information. and Guam Guam (gwäm), Chamorro Guåhan, ..... Click the link for more information. . Mariana Islandsformerly Ladrone (or Ladrones) IslandsIsland group, western Pacific Ocean. Located east of the Philippines, it comprises 15 islands and is administratively divided into Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. The population is descended from the pre-Spanish Chamorro people and Spanish, Mexican, German, Philippine, and Japanese settlers. Spanish cultural traditions are strong. After Ferdinand Magellan became the first European to reach them in 1521, they were visited frequently but were not colonized until 1668, at which time Jesuit missionaries changed their name to honor Mariana of Austria, regent of Spain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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