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| − | '''Guam''' (gwäm) <ref> http://www.yourdictionary.com/guam</ref> is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands. It is an unincorporated territory of the [[United States]] located in the [[Pacific Ocean]]. The [[island]] was ceded to the United States by [[Spain]] in 1898. | + | [[Image:Flag of Guam.svg.png|right|300px]] |
| + | [[Image:GUAM.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Guam]] | ||
| + | '''Guam''' (gwäm)<ref>http://www.yourdictionary.com/guam</ref> is the largest and southernmost of the [[Mariana Islands]]. It is an unincorporated territory of the [[United States]] located in the [[Pacific Ocean]]; the residents are full U.S. citizens. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The [[island]], Guam, was ceded to the United States by [[Spain]] in 1898, after the [[Spanish-American War]].<ref name="CIA"/> | ||
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| + | In [[World War II]], Guam was occupied by the Japanese, but American forces landed in July 1944 and took back the island after a three-week battle. Out of 18,000 Japanese troops stationed on the island, only 500 survived to become prisoners of war.<ref>Chronicle of the 20th Century, ed. by Clifton Daniel, Chronicle Publications, 1987</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==Geography== | |
| + | The highest point in Guam is Mount Lamlam, which is 1,332 feet (406 m). The weather is usually hot and humid, ranging from 74° to 86°, with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches. [[Typhoon]]s are common, especially during the months of [[October]] and [[November]].<ref>http://ns.gov.gu/visiting.html</ref><ref>http://ns.gov.gu/agana.html</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==Demographics== | |
| − | + | The population of Guam is estimated at 162,742 in July 2016.<ref name="CIA">[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gq.html Guam - The World Factbook]. ''CIA''. Retrieved September 30, 2016.</ref> As of 2010, the largest ethnic groups on this island are Chamorro (37.3%), Filipino (26.3%), white (7.1%), and Chuukese (7%).<ref name="CIA"/> The most common languages, as of 2010, are English (43.6%), Filipino (21.2%), and Chamorro (17.8%).<ref name="CIA"/> About 85 percent of the population are estimated to be [[Roman Catholicism|Roman Catholics]].<ref name="CIA"/><ref>Goldman, David; Biesecker, Michael (August 9, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/9348b0908a4043b4bcc927609ff29403 Catholicism ingrained in daily life on US island of Guam]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.</ref> | |
| − | The population of Guam is estimated at | + | |
| + | ==Military and geopolitics== | ||
| + | [[File:US Navy 110821-N-AZ907-015 The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) enters Apra Harbor for a scheduled port visit.jpg|250px|thumb|The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) entering Apra Harbor in 2011]] | ||
| + | The [[United States Army]] and [[United States Navy|Navy]] maintains military bases on Guam,<ref name="CIA"/> which cover 29% of the island's total land area.<ref name="SmallImportant">[https://www.voanews.com/a/guam-small-but-important-us-pacific-territory/3979325.html Guam: Small But Important Piece of US Territory in Pacific]. ''Voice of America''. August 9, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref> The U.S. military has maintained its military presence on the island since 1944, when it retook the island from the Japanese during World War II.<ref name="SmallImportant"/> | ||
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| + | Guam is a strategically important U.S. territory in the Pacific.<ref name="SmallImportant"/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Politics== |
| + | Guam is a relatively conservative U.S. territory. It is a [[right to work]] state,<ref>[http://www.ncsl.org/research/labor-and-employment/right-to-work-laws-and-bills.aspx Right to Work Laws]. ''National Conference of State Legislators''. Retrieved September 30, 2016.</ref> and since 2014 it has been a [[Castle Doctrine]]<ref>Fernandez, Janna (February 10, 2014). [http://governor.guam.gov/2014/02/10/rights-calvo-signs-adas-castle-doctrine-law/ Press Release - "YOUR RIGHTS: Calvo Signs Ada’s Castle Doctrine into Law"]. ''Office of Governor Eddie Baza Calvo''. Retrieved September 30, 2016.</ref><ref name="TedCruz">Miculka, Cameron (January 30, 2016). [http://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/01/28/gov-calvo-endorses-ted-cruz-president/79488408/ Gov. Calvo endorses Ted Cruz for president]. ''Pacific Daily News''. Retrieved September 30, 2016.</ref> and [[concealed carry]] state.<ref name="TedCruz"/><ref>Matanane, Sabrina Salas (May 28, 2014). [http://www.kuam.com/story/25626210/2014/05/28/governor-signs-12-bills-vetoes-2 "Governor Signs 12 Bills, Vetoes 2"] ''Kuam News''. Retrieved September 30, 2016.</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==Elected officials== | |
| + | ===State=== | ||
| + | *Governor: [[Lou Leon Guerrero]] (D) | ||
| − | [[ | + | ===Federal=== |
| − | + | *Rep. [[Michael San Nicolas]] [D, GU-0] | |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| + | *[[World History Lecture Ten]] | ||
| + | *[[World History Lecture Twelve]] | ||
| + | *[[Northern Mariana Islands]] | ||
| + | * [[Daylight Savings Time | No Daylight Savings Time in Guam]] | ||
| + | *[[US_51st_State,_Partition,_Secession_and_Autonomous_Regions_proposals#Guam | Guam Statehood]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
| − | [ | + | ==External links== |
| + | *Greenwood, Max (August 10, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/news/346070-5-things-to-know-about-guam 5 things to know about Guam]. ''The Hil''. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Islands]] |
| + | [[Category:United States Territories]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Spanish Empire]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Oceanian Countries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:00, October 11, 2025
Guam (gwäm)[1] is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the Pacific Ocean; the residents are full U.S. citizens.
History
The island, Guam, was ceded to the United States by Spain in 1898, after the Spanish-American War.[2]
In World War II, Guam was occupied by the Japanese, but American forces landed in July 1944 and took back the island after a three-week battle. Out of 18,000 Japanese troops stationed on the island, only 500 survived to become prisoners of war.[3]
Geography
The highest point in Guam is Mount Lamlam, which is 1,332 feet (406 m). The weather is usually hot and humid, ranging from 74° to 86°, with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches. Typhoons are common, especially during the months of October and November.[4][5]
Demographics
The population of Guam is estimated at 162,742 in July 2016.[2] As of 2010, the largest ethnic groups on this island are Chamorro (37.3%), Filipino (26.3%), white (7.1%), and Chuukese (7%).[2] The most common languages, as of 2010, are English (43.6%), Filipino (21.2%), and Chamorro (17.8%).[2] About 85 percent of the population are estimated to be Roman Catholics.[2][6]
Military and geopolitics
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The United States Army and Navy maintains military bases on Guam,[2] which cover 29% of the island's total land area.[7] The U.S. military has maintained its military presence on the island since 1944, when it retook the island from the Japanese during World War II.[7]
Guam is a strategically important U.S. territory in the Pacific.[7]
Politics
Guam is a relatively conservative U.S. territory. It is a right to work state,[8] and since 2014 it has been a Castle Doctrine[9][10] and concealed carry state.[10][11]
Elected officials
State
- Governor: Lou Leon Guerrero (D)
Federal
- Rep. Michael San Nicolas [D, GU-0]
See also
References
- â http://www.yourdictionary.com/guam
- â 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Guam - The World Factbook. CIA. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- â Chronicle of the 20th Century, ed. by Clifton Daniel, Chronicle Publications, 1987
- â http://ns.gov.gu/visiting.html
- â http://ns.gov.gu/agana.html
- â Goldman, David; Biesecker, Michael (August 9, 2019). Catholicism ingrained in daily life on US island of Guam. Associated Press. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- â 7.0 7.1 7.2 Guam: Small But Important Piece of US Territory in Pacific. Voice of America. August 9, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- â Right to Work Laws. National Conference of State Legislators. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- â Fernandez, Janna (February 10, 2014). Press Release - "YOUR RIGHTS: Calvo Signs Adaâs Castle Doctrine into Law". Office of Governor Eddie Baza Calvo. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- â 10.0 10.1 Miculka, Cameron (January 30, 2016). Gov. Calvo endorses Ted Cruz for president. Pacific Daily News. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- â Matanane, Sabrina Salas (May 28, 2014). "Governor Signs 12 Bills, Vetoes 2" Kuam News. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
External links
- Greenwood, Max (August 10, 2017). 5 things to know about Guam. The Hil.