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THE ISLAND
Guam, an island territory of the United States, is located
900 miles north of the equator in the Western Pacific.
From four to eight miles in width and 32 miles long. Guam
covers approximately 220 square miles (549 sq. km) - the
largest island in Micronesia and the gateway to the region.
It is approximately 6,000 miles from San Francisco; 3,800
miles west of Honolulu; 1,500 miles south of Japan; 1,596
miles from the Philippines and 2,026 miles east of Hong
Kong. The southernmost of the Mariana Islands, Guam
shares a common culture with the rest of the group, which
also includes Saipan, Rota, and Tinian. The island was
created from the peaks of two ancient volcanoes that sank
into the sea and were fused together millions years ago.
The capital of Guam is Hågatña (Agana).
POPULATION
The population of Guam is approximately 171,000 as of 2006
and can be divided into three ethnic groups. Chamorros,
Guam’s original inhabitants, make up approximately 37%
of the population, Filipinos 26%, Caucasian (including
military personnel and families) 10%, Korean, Japanese,
Chinese, and others 27%. Age distribution: 1-14 years:
35.1%, 15-64: 58.4%, 65+ years: 6.4%. Population
growth rate: 1.5%
POLITICAL STATUS & FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Organized, unincorporated territory of the U.S. The
government has three branches as set up by Congress
through the Organic Act in 1950, and one (1) non-voting
Congressional delegate to the House of Representative.
HISTORY
The fi rst inhabitants of Guam, the Chamorro people, are
thought to have traveled to the Mariana Islands from
Southeast Asia by canoe. They developed a clan and
caste system as part of a matrilineal society and they lived
isolated from the rest of the world.
Ferdinand Magellan was the first westerner to set foot on
Guam in 1521. Nearly 50 years later, Spain claimed the
Marianas and controlled them for more than 300 years.
Jesuit missionaries brought Catholicism and a western way
of life to the island. Because of its location
between the Philippines and Mexico, Guam
became an important link in the Spanish
empire and culture, with the church as the
center of village life.
A new era began 1898, when the island
became a U.S. territory after the Spanish-
American War.
Japanese forces invaded in 1941 and assumed
control of the island until July 1944, when
U.S. troops reclaimed it.
The Organic Act, signed by President Truman
in 1950, made Guam an unincorporated
territory and its people American citizens, as
they remain today.
GETTING THERE
Guam is Continental Airlines’ hub in Asia Pacific. The
Antonio B. Won Pat International airport is served by
Continental Airlines from Guam to multiple points in Asia
Pacific and to Hawaii and the mainland U.S.A. Guam can
also be reached via Manila, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Taipei,
or other Asian gateways on Philippine Airlines, Northwest
Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Airlines,
and Korean Air. The average travel time from Guam to
key Asian cities is 3.5 hours to 4.5 hours. Travel time to
Hawaii is 7 hours.
LANGUAGE
English and Chamorro are the official languages of
Guam.
CLIMATE
Located in the tropics, Guam’s average yearly temperature
is 85 degrees fahrenheit. The temperature rarely falls
below 70 degrees or rises above 90 degrees. The
average water
temperature is
also 85 degrees,
providing
excellent
opportunities
for a variety of
water sports.
July through
November is the
rainy season
and December
through June
the dry season.
September and
October are the
wettest months,
each averaging
about 14 inches
of rainfall.
ATTRACTIONS
Guam’s attractions range from tropical
beaches and waterfalls to historic
monuments and museums. Petroglyphs
(cave paintings) and latte stones (pillars
which supported ancient buildings and
houses) provide insight into the lives of
the ancient Chamorro people. Spanish
ruins and World War II memorials are reminders of both
the distant past and more recent events.
Sports enthusiasts enjoy world-class scuba diving to
explore coral reefs and underwater wrecks, as well as
snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing, parasailing and swimming.
Golf is available on courses designed by the legends of
professional golf. Nature lovers can embark on one of
the island’s many hiking trails to spectacular waterfalls,
secluded beaches and World War II historical sites. Much
of the island’s history is embodied within two major
attractions, the Guam Museum in Hågatña and the War in
the Pacific Historical Park in Asan.
Guam’s traditional fiestas — village-wide celebrations
introduced by the
Spanish in 1668 and
held every year since
then by the island’s
Chamorro people
— often allow visitors
the opportunity
to experience the
traditions and lifestyle
of Guam’s indigenious
people. The island
custom is to welcome
those who visit the
village to join in the
festivities.
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Guam’s cuisine is a rich
mixture of Spanish,
Filipino, and Pacific
dishes. Delicacies include
whole roast pig, tropical
fruits, yam, taro, and
coconut crabs, red rice
colored by achote seeds
and just about anything
grilled outdoors over an
open flame.
Some of the barbecue specialties include grilled reef fish,
Chorizo sausages, beef short ribs, chicken, pork spare ribs,
breadfruit, and tortillas.
To transform dishes into a Chamorro meal, request
finadene. It is a piquant sauce packed with red local chili
peppers, soy sauce, lemon juice, and yellow onions. Most
restaurants have a very mild version of fi nadene. If you
really enjoy spicy food, ask your wait staff for additional
red peppers. Usually, family style finadene has more heat
than the restaurant version.
Guam is a haven of the culinary arts. Despite Guam’s small
population, a wide array of restaurants offer scrumptious
delicacies to satisfy any palate. Major hotels serve quality
Western meal while a wide range of
freestanding restaurants serve a variety
of Asian ethnic dishes. Fresh seafood is
always a favorite. Fresh fish, octopus,
and lobster are either grilled or baked
with vegetables or fruit, prepared for
sashimi, and in other imaginative ways
unique to the Pacific.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
ENTRY AND EXIT FORMALITIES
Entry requirements for Guam are the
same as for any U.S. destination.
Although U.S. citizens are required to
possess a U.S. passport, on a caseby-
case basis, photo I.D. and proof of
citizenship may be required. Citizens
of most other countries must have
a valid passport with a U.S. visa. In October 1988, the
U.S. Government implemented the Guam-only visa waiver
program. Citizens of more than a dozen countries have
been allowed entry to Guam without a visa for a period
of up to 15 days; travel onward to other U.S. ports is not
allowed. Must arrive on a signatory carrier.
The following countries are eligible for the Guam Visa Waiver
Program: Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia,
Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Korea,
Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan (only authorized for
citizens and residents arriving directly from Taiwan or
arriving on a flight from Taiwan which stopped in Saipan
enroute, must possess a Taiwan National Identity Card),
United Kingdom (including British National Overseas),
Vanuatu, and Western Samoa.
In 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
incorporated the Visa Waiver Program; the program became
effective on July 1, 1988. On October 30, 2000, the Visa
Waiver Permanent Program Act made the pilot program
permanent. The Visa Waiver Program permits nationals
from the designated countries to apply for admission to
the United States for ninety days or less as non-immigrant
visitors for business or pleasure without first obtaining a
U.S. non-immigrant visa, must have a machine-readable
passport, and arrive on a signatory carrier.
The following countries are eligible for the Visa Waiver
Program: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia,
Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia,
Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua
New Guinea, Portugal, Republic of Korea, San Marino,
Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Taiwan (only on direct fl ights from Taiwan to
Guam), United Kingdom, Vanuatu, and Western Solomon.
For more detailed information, please visit the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security website: www.dhs.
gov.
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