Fun facts about Guam
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Guam is called Guåhan by Chamorro speakers, from the word guaha, meaning 'to have'.
Guam
United States
Guam is an island that is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous village is Dededo.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Chamorro people raised colonnades of megalithic capped pillars called latte stones upon which they built their homes.
Guam
United States
Guam is an island that is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous village is Dededo.
From the “History” section
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Guam's highest point is Mount Lamlam at 1,334 feet (407 meters) above sea level.
Guam
United States
Guam is an island that is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous village is Dededo.
From the “Geography and environment” section
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Three-quarters of the population adheres to Catholicism, while most of the remainder belong to Protestant churches.
Guam
United States
Guam is an island that is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous village is Dededo.
From the “Demographics” section
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Guam's economy depends primarily on tourism, Department of Defense installations and locally owned businesses.
Guam
United States
Guam is an island that is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous village is Dededo.
From the “Economy” section
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Photo: Boxer Codex (1590) - Unknown Spanish Author/Compiler with Likely Chinese Artist from Spanish Colonial Manila, Philippines, circa 1590 AD. · Public Domain