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___ GuamDestination Guam, this page is about many aspects of this Micronesian island. Here you will find comprehensive information about America's westernmost border "Guåhan" in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Guam and you will find travel and tourism information. |
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Territory of Guam | Guahan |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Guam Background: Guam is the southernmost and largest island of the Marianas Island Archipelago in the North Pacific. With Magellan's landing on Guam in 1521 Spain's reign began which lasted almost 4 centuries. In 1898 America claimed the island from Spain as part of the prizes in the Spanish-American War. Captured by the Japanese in 1941, it was retaken by the US three years later. The military installation on the island is one of the most strategically important US bases in the Pacific. The economy of Guam depends on tourism, US military spending, and the export of fish and handicrafts. other Micronesian countries: Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau related countries: Japan, Spain, USA |
 Official Name: Territory of Guam short form: Guam local form: Guahan (Guåhan) ISO Country Code: gu Time: Timezone: Chamorro Standard Time Local Time = UTC +10h Actual Time: Mon-July-7 06:05 Capital City: Hagåtña (formerly Agana) Other Cities: Agat, Merizo, Yigo Government: Organized, unincorporated territory of the US. Geography: Location: Oceania, island in the North Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines and north of Papua New Guinea. Area: 549 sq km (212 square miles) Terrain: volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs, low hills in center, mountains in south. Climate: Tropical marine; warm and humid with little seasonal temperature variation, dry season from January to June, rainy season from July to December. People: Nationality: Guamanian(s) Population: 160 000 Ethnic Groups: Chamorro 37%, Filipino 26%, white 10%, Asian and other 27% Religions: Roman Catholic 85%, other 15% Languages: English, Chamorro, Japanese Literacy: 99% Natural resources: Fishing (largely undeveloped), tourism. Agriculture products: Fruits, copra, vegetables; eggs, pork, poultry, beef . Industries: US military, tourism, construction, transshipment services, concrete products, printing and publishing, food processing, textiles. Exports partners: Japan 55.4%, South Korea 27.3%, Singapore 7.1% (2004) Imports partners: Singapore 43%, Japan 20.6%, South Korea 16%, Hong Kong 9.8% (2004) Currency: US Dollar $ (USD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of GuamGuam GovernmentGuam information by the Government of Guam. Welcome to Guam The Guam Visitors Bureau's Official WebSite. U.S.
Embassies around the worldU.S. representations in foreign countries, links to the American embassies. Weather National Weather Service Forecast Office - Tiyan, Guam Marianas and Guam weather. Maps Map of Guam Political map of Guam.  Google
Earth GuamZoomable satellite view of Guam. Google
Earth HagåtñaZoomable satellite view of Guam's capital city.  Map
of MicronesiaMap of the Island States of Micronesia. Map
of OceaniaOceania reference map. |
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NewsKuamIsland News. Pacific Daily News Local news from Guam. |
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Arts & Culture Guam's
NonProfit OrganizationsAbout Indigenous Sea Warriors and Master Navigators. Guam's History in Songs of Carmen Iglesias Santos Site about Guam in Songs of Carmen Iglesias Santos. Legends of Guam Ancient Legends of Guam. Nativechamorro.comThe Chamorro community, native people of the Marianas Islands. Gef Pa'go Chamorro Cultural Village Site about the historic Chamoru village of Inarajan in southern Guam. Nasion Chamoru: The Chamoru Nation, Guam Site about Guams First Nation. A Tragedy Told in Names Chamoru Names From Early 18th Century Guam. |
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Business & EconomyBank Of Guam The People's Bank Guam Chamber of Commerce Promoting the economic, social and environmental well-being of the Territory of Guam. Guam Department of Commerce Supports the growth of Guam's business sector. Transportation Guam International Airport Port Authority of Guam |
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Destination Guam - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Guam: accommodation, hotels, attractions, events, tourist boards, cruising, diving, tours and much more.Welcome to Guam The Guam Visitors Bureau's Official WebSite. The Ultimate Guide into Guam and her People Official portal site to Guam's culture. Bisita Guam Visit Guam, guided by a native Chamorro. What's It Like to Live on Guam? A guide to Guam. Guam-OnLine.Com A guide to the US Pacific Island Territory of Guam. Offisland.com A Guam portal site with various sections all related to Guam and the Marianas. Events Annual Guam Isla Triathlon The Guam Isla Tri-Olympic distance is a short, fast course (1.5k swim/40k bike/10k run. |
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EducationGuam Department of EducationGuam Community College GCC offers Associate Degrees and Certificates in more than 50 areas of study. University of Guam The University of Guam is the major institution of higher education in the Western Pacific. |
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EnvironmentGuam Environmental Protection AgencyGuam's EPA provides environmental information. Guam Department of Parks and Recreation Site with less information about the department. South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) The Pacific region's major intergovernmental organisation charged with protecting and managing the environment and natural resources. |
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HistoryChamorro HistoryHistory of Guam's Chamoru Nation. History of Guam Guam's History from Pre-Contact Period until today. Notable History Of Events on Guam Overview on Guam's History and its role in various wars. War in the Pacific The role of Guam in the War in the Pacific. |
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SearchGuam Net 6.0Guam websites. Additional Information on GuamBBC News Country Profile: GuamGovernments on the WWW: Guam Open Directory Project: Guam Wikipedia: Guam The World Factbook -- Guam |
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