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Country
Code 1 |
Time:
GMT + 10.
Climate: Tropical climate, tempered by trade
winds. The rainy season is July to November.
Clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens, with
light rainwear advisable all year.
Food
& Drink: Local specialities include kelaguin, a chewy
mixture of diced chicken and shredded coconut and thin slices
of raw coconut dipped in a peppery sauce. A wide choice of food
is on offer, including Japanese, French, Italian, Chinese, Thai
and US.
Shopping:
Special purchases here include wishing dolls, coconut masks, coconut-crab
decorations and woodcarvings, plus numerous duty-free items. Shopping
hours: Mon-Sun 0800-2100.
Currency:
The US Dollar is used. For further details of currency, credit
& debit cards, traveller’s cheques, exchange rate indicators
and banking hours see main Pacific Islands of Micronesia section.
Currency
exchange: There are several Asian and US banks in the
Mariana Islands where currencies from some foreign countries can
be exchanged. ATMs are available at most banks and major shopping
centres.
