Guam Map
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Guam Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Guam including Hagatna, the capital city of Guam |
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| Name of the country: | Guam | Capital city: | Hagatna |
| Geographical coordinates of Guam: | 13 28 N, 144 47 E | Geographical coordinates of Hagatna: | 13 28 N 144 44 E |
| Location of Guam: | Oceania, island in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines | Continent / area: | Oceania |
| The area of Guam: | total: 544 sq km; land: 544 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Guam: | three times the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Guam: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Lamlam 406 m | The climate of Guam: | tropical marine: generally warm and humid, moderated by northeast trade winds: dry season (January to June), rainy season (July to December): little seasonal temperature variation |
| Land use of Guam: | agricultural land: 33.4%; arable land 1.9%; permanent crops 16.7%; permanent pasture 14.8%; forest: 47.9%; other: 18.7% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 2 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Guam: | largest and southernmost island in the Mariana Islands archipelago; strategic location in western North Pacific Ocean | The terrain of Guam: | volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; relatively flat coralline limestone plateau (source of most fresh water), with steep coastal cliffs and narrow coastal plains in north, low hills in center, mountains in south |
| Land boundaries of Guam: | 0 km | Borders countries of Guam: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Guam: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Guam
Are you traveling to Guam? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Oceania, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Oceania, island in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines.
Did you know that the legal system of Guam is common law modeled on US system; US federal laws apply?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Guam, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 1,045 km (2008)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: HAGATNA (capital) 143,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 94.5% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Guam: 162,742 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.64% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English 43.6%, Filipino 21.2%, Chamorro 17.8%, other Pacific island languages 10%, Asian languages 6.3%, other 1.1% (2010 estimate). These days, Guam has to face a net migration rate of -5.1 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Guam nowadays; Chamorro 37.3%, Filipino 26.3%, white 7.1%, Chuukese 7%, Korean 2.2%, other Pacific Islander 2%, other Asian 2%, Chinese 1.6%, Palauan 1.6%, Japanese 1.5%, Pohnpeian 1.4%, mixed 9.4%, other 0.6% (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in Guam can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see United States.
In case if you plan to visit Guam for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Guam are: Discovery Day (or Magellan Day), first Monday in March (1521).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Guam, these are the most likely dangers you might face: frequent squalls during rainy season; relatively rare but potentially destructive typhoons (June to December). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Hagatna and/or Guam?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Guam, the population has to face a death rate of 5.2 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Guam
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Guam. Here they are: English 43.6%, Filipino 21.2%, Chamorro 17.8%, other Pacific island languages 10%, Asian languages 6.3%, other 1.1% (2010 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .gu
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical marine: generally warm and humid, moderated by northeast trade winds: dry season (January to June), rainy season (July to December): little seasonal temperature variation.
Its capital city is Hagatna, where the local time zone is UTC+10, which is 15 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Hagatna: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Guam; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Lamlam 406 m. The length of its total coastline are: 125.5 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Guam; extirpation of native bird population by the rapid proliferation of the brown tree snake, an exotic, invasive species.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: frequent squalls during rainy season; relatively rare but potentially destructive typhoons (June to December).
For your traveling options, there are 5 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Guam all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 1,045 km (2008).
Background of Guam
Like every nation, Guam also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Spain ceded Guam to the US in 1898. Captured by the Japanese in 1941, it was retaken by the US three years later. The military installations on the island are some of the most strategically important US bases in the Pacific. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.