Guam: Getting Acquainted
Guam: Getting Acquainted
Guam is an island territory located in the western Pacific Ocean, south of Japan and east of the Philippines. It is an unincorporated U.S. territory with a civilian government led by an elected governor and legislature. Guam’s population is approximately 170,000, and it is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands.
Guam became a United States territory in 1898 after the Spanish-American War, when Spain ceded the island to the U.S. through the Treaty of Paris. It played a critical role in World War II and has since remained a key strategic location for the U.S. military. Today, Guam balances its indigenous Chamorro culture with its American political and economic ties.
- The capital of Guam is Hagåtña, a historic city with deep cultural and governmental significance.
- Major industries include tourism, U.S. military spending, construction, and services.
- Tourists visit Guam for its tropical beaches, coral reefs, World War II historical sites, and unique blend of Pacific and Western culture.
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