Guam

Guam Information

For four hundred years, Guam was ruled by Spain until 1898 when Guam was ceded to the United States. Captured by the Japanese in 1941, the island was retaken by the U.S. in 1944. Guam has become strategically the most important U.S. base in the Pacific.

Guam History

On about March 6, 1521 Ferdinand Magellan landed on Guam marking the first RECORDED European contact and the beginning of the island's recorded history. So Guam became the place for Spanish galleons to re-supply food and water during its annual voyages from Mexico to the Philippines. Missionaries and soldiers arrived in the 1600s establishing Guam as a colony for the king of Spain. So, the island's predominantly Catholic community, culture, architectures, family names with strong Spanish influence.

Guam Population

The estimated population in 2004 was 166,100. Chamorros represent the largest ethnic group of the island at 40% with the Filipinos accounting for 30% and Caucasians at 13%. The remainder of Guam's population accounting for 27% includes Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and other Pacific Islanders.

Guam Economy

Prior to World War II, the majority was agriculture primarily on a subsistence basis. After the war, the U.S. Department of Defense established military bases on the island, opening many jobs in construction and services for base operations. Today, while Guam's economy still relys heavily on the U.S. military spending, the island's tourism industry has grown rapidly, creating more job opportunities for its people. More than a million tourists visit Guam each year, making it the leading industry of the island today.

Guam Industries

-US Military

-Transhipment Services

-Tourism -Concrete Products -Construction -Printing and Publishing -Food Processing and Textiles

Guam Federal and Local Holidays

Holidays observed on Guam are New Years, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Guam Discovery, Good Friday, Memorial Day, U.S. Independence Day, Guam Liberation Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Feast of Immaculate Concepcion, and Christmas Day.

Fun In The Sun

Guam Hotels

Fiesta Resort Guam Grand Plaza Hotel Guam Hotel Nikko Guam Hyatt Regency Guam Pacific Islands Club Guam Westin Resort Guam Hilton Guam Resort and Spa Outrigger Guam Resort Guam Hotel Okura Sheraton Laguna Resort Guam Guam Marriott Resort and Spa Ohana Bayview Guam Castle Imperial Suites Guam Days Inn Guam Onward Beach Resort Guam

Chamorro Village Chief Quipuha Park Cocos Island South Pacific Memorial Park Faifa'i Beach Resort Latte Stone Park Fort Santo Angel Guam Greyhound Park Inarajan Village Joseph Flores Beach Park Merizo Bell Tower Fort Nuestra de la Soledad Plaza de Espana San Antonio Bridge San Vitores Martyrdom Site Sella Bay Fort Santa Agueda Statue of Liberty Sumay Cemetary Talifak Bridge Talofofo Falls Resort Park Tumon Bay Two Lovers' Point Asan Overlook War in the Pacific National Historical Park Jeff's Pirates Cove and Seaside Museum Dulce Nombre de Maria Agana Cathedral Basilica Alupang Beach Club Jimmy Dee's Beach Resort Gef Pa'go Ocean Jet Club Latte of Freedom Cetti Bay Overlook Guahan Cultural and Eco-Adventure Park Padre Diego Luis de San Vitores Shrine Adelup Point

Surfing on Guam Fishing on Guam Scuba Diving on Guam Guam Golf Hiking on Guam Guam Jet Skiing Guam Diving Guam Sports Parasailing

Micronesia Mall Guam Premier Outlets Agana Shopping Center DFS Galleria Guam Tumon Plaza Tumon Sands Plaza K-Mart Guam Acanta Mall

Agat Beach Apaca Beach Asan Beach Gab Gab Beach Joseph Flores Beach Park Gun Beach Haputo Beach Ipan Beach Scout Beach Mata'pang Beach Sirena Beach Tagachang Beach Park Talofofo Beach Tarague Beach Dodi Beach Hilaan Beach Faifa'i Beach Ritidian Beach Jinapsan Beach Falcona Beach Tanguisson Beach Park Naton Beach Dungca's Beach Trinchera Beach Tepungan Beach Rizal Beach Togcha Beach Salinas Beach Nimitz Beach Park Taelayag Beach Sagua Beach Abong Beach Umatac Bay Piga Beach Aba Beach Aang Beach Atao Beach Ulamai Beach Perez Beach Asiga Beach Calvo Beach Jones Beach Cop

Buddies Billiards and Brew Central Lanes Fun Fair Funtastic Park Guam Greyhound Park Guam Megaplex Cinemas Guam Museum UnderWater World Guam Micronesia Mall Theaters Namo Falls Botanical Park Ocean Jet Club Onward Waterpark Guam Pacific Islands Club Waterpark Talofofo Falls Park Tarza Magical Adventure Zone Tumon Golf Driving Range Two Lovers' Point Americopters Guam Fish Eye Marine Park Globe Guam Sandcastle Guam Alupang Beach Club Gameworks Guam The Slingshot Guam Guam Zoological, Botanical and Marine Garden

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