Rota is part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. This means that laws effecting Rota are a patchwork of local laws and U.S. Federal Laws. Areas of local vs. federal authority are clearly defined by the Covenant , which is a treaty between the United States and the people of the Northern Marianas Islands establishing the political relationship between the two and the authorities of each. The CNMI is a democratic Commonwealth with elections held every two years and with the seat of government located on Saipan 50 miles north of Rota Island. Rota offers guests world class diving with crystal clear water.
Snorkeling is some of the best anywhere.
Both on land and in the waters, photographers see Rota as an island of stunning natural beauty. Whether you are beach bum, a naturalist, or world class diver, or like tropical golf courses, Rota is the ideal tourist destination. We hope this brief overview has been helpful. Com provides over 50 pages of data on Rota Island. We would like to encourage you to examine the photos of our beautiful island.