WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty in Saipan, a US territory in the Northern Mariana Islands, as part of a deal with US authorities. This move will see Assange, who is facing espionage charges, released from prison and likely returning to Australia. The article highlights five key facts about Saipan, including its proximity to Australia, its status as a US territory, its wartime history, its growing tourism industry, and its susceptibility to natural disasters.