What is another word for Northern Mariana Islands?
Pronunciation: [nˈɔːðən mˌaɹiːˈanəɹ ˈa͡ɪləndz] (IPA) 
The Northern Mariana Islands is an archipelago comprised of fifteen islands located in the Pacific Ocean. Synonyms for the Northern Mariana Islands include the Marianas, the CNMI (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), and the Mariana Archipelago. The name "Marianas" is derived from the Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who named the islands after his benefactor Queen Maria Anna of Austria. The CNMI was given its name when it gained Commonwealth status in 1978. The Mariana Archipelago includes not only the Northern Mariana Islands but also the United States territory of Guam. Regardless of the term used, the tropical climate and stunning scenery of the Northern Mariana Islands are an attraction to visitors from all over the world.
