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Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean, known as Micronesia. Here are some critical points about Guam:
Guam is the largest and southernmost island in the Mariana Islands archipelago. It has a total land area of approximately 210 square miles.
The island is home to over 160,000 residents as of 2018. Its capital and largest city is Hagåtña, while the most populous city is Dededo.
Indigenous Chamorro people have inhabited Guam for over 4,000 years. The island came under Spanish control in the 17th century before being ceded to the U.S. after the Spanish-American War of 1898.
Strategically located, Guam is a substantial U.S. military base in the Pacific. Roughly one-third of the island is occupied by military bases like Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base.
Tourism is one of the main pillars of Guam's economy, along with U.S. military spending and local businesses. Popular tourist activities include scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and hiking in Guam's lush tropical landscape.
Guam experiences a tropical marine climate with generally warm and humid weather year-round. The dry season runs from December through June. Typhoons are a potential threat during the wet season.
So, in summary, Guam is a U.S. island territory in the Pacific that serves both an important military role and as a tropical tourist destination. Its culture blends American and Chamorro influences. -
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