saipan

• Nombre propio que designa la isla más grande de las Islas Marianas del Norte, capital administrativa del Commonwealth de las Islas Marianas del Norte en unión con Estados Unidos. Fue capturada por tropas estadounidenses a los japoneses en julio de 1944 y sirvió como importante base aérea hasta el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

A proper noun referring to the largest island in the Northern Marianas, serving as the administrative center of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in union with the United States. It was captured by US forces from the Japanese in July 1944 and served as an important air base until the end of World War II.

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1. Largest island of the Northern MarianasB2formal

   The largest island in the Northern Mariana Islands, serving as the administrative center of the commonwealth in union with the United States.

   Saipán

   • Saipan is the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands.
   • The island of Saipan is known for its beautiful beaches and historical sites.
   • Many tourists visit Saipan for its tropical climate and clear waters.

2. World War II battle siteB2formal

   A location captured by US forces from the Japanese in July 1944, which served as an important air base until the end of World War II.

   Saipán (batalla de la Segunda Guerra Mundial)

   • The Battle of Saipan was a crucial turning point in the Pacific War.
   • US forces landed on Saipan in June 1944.
   • After its capture, Saipan became a key air base for bombing missions against Japan.