Knowledge about Guam

Guam, located at the southernmost tip of the Mariana Islands, is the gateway to Micronesia (collectively known as the Western Pacific Islands) and an overseas territory of the United States. Non-constitutionally controlled territory of the United States. 5000 kilometers (3000 miles) west of Hawaii.

It covers an area of 549 square kilometers.

Population is1580,000 (2002). Chamorro people (mixed descendants of Spanish, Micronesia and Filipinos) account for about 43%, and the rest are mainly Filipinos and immigrants from the mainland of the United States, as well as indigenous people from Micronesia and Guam and Asians. English is the official language, Chamorro and Japanese are commonly used. 85% of the residents believe in Catholicism. During the period of 1996, more than 2,000 Kurdish refugees were temporarily settled on the island.

Population of capital Argana 1400 (2000).

The Governor has executive power and is elected by universal suffrage every four years. 1June, 995, Carl Gutierrez became the governor.

438 years ago, 152 1 years ago, the indigenous Chamorro people in Guam found Magellan, a great navigator with only one breath left, at the seaside. Magellan returned to Spain after a few months of "romance" on this beautiful island, and then he returned to Chamorro people in Guam, who saved his life and gave him materials-300 years of Spanish occupation and rule. In the following year 100, both Americans and Japanese fought for this territory until 1944, when the United States declared Guam as its unincorporated territory. The United States seized Guam from Spain in the Spanish-American War of 1898. During World War II, Guam was the headquarters of the US Pacific Fleet. February 194 1 was occupied by the Japanese army, and July 1 1 was recaptured by the American army. 1950, the United States passed a bill to declare the island an "unincorporated territory" of the United States, and gave the Guam self-government local power and placed it under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of the Interior. During the Cold War, Guam base has always occupied a very important position in the western Pacific military base system. During the Korean War and Vietnam War, Guam, as an important strategic base of sea and air, played an important role in assembling troops, transporting ammunition and supporting long-range bombing. After the end of the Cold War, due to major changes in the international strategic pattern, the US military did not invest in repairing Guam's base facilities for several years. Blair, former commander of the US Pacific Command, has repeatedly criticized Guam's base facilities for being too old. The oil storage facilities have been used for more than 50 years and must be rebuilt. In September, 200012000, in the new Quadrennial Defense Assessment Report released by the United States, it was decided to expand the military strength of the US military base in Guam as the base hub of the US military in the western Pacific.

The island is located at the southern tip of the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean, north latitude13 26' and east longitude144 43'. It covers an area of 549 square kilometers. Population 158000(2002), Chamorro people account for the vast majority. Algana, the capital, is located in the west of the island. It has a tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 26-27℃ and an annual precipitation of more than 2,000 mm, with typhoons from August to September. The terrain is high in the south and low in the north. The blue mountain in the southwest is the highest peak, with an altitude of 407 meters. There are fertile plains on the west coast, which have been occupied by Spain since 1565. 1898 was occupied by the United States after the Spanish-American War. 194 1 was occupied by Japan and 1944 was reoccupied by the United States. 1950, the United States passed the Organic Law of Guam, declared Guam an "unincorporated territory" of the United States, and granted the local government of Guam autonomy, which was placed under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of the Interior. Guam residents have American citizenship, but they cannot vote in national elections. 1976 referendum supports Guam to maintain close ties with the United States. At present, Guam is negotiating with the U.S. government on Guam's status as a federal territory of the United States and asking the U.S. military to return its military land to civilian use. 1994, the US military returned 3,200 acres of land to civilian use. 1995, Brifield, located in the central position, went to Guam.

1. The traffic lights on Guam Road will only start when pedestrians press their own buttons, and they are extremely fast. They often turn red in less than half, but don't worry, no car can compete with you.

2. The two largest shopping centers in Guam are Micronesia Shopping Center and DFS Duty Free Shop. You don't have to worry about traffic problems. There are buses and even taxis in the hotel, and there will be no charge! Guam encourages tourists to spend, which is really well-intentioned. In the past, the main consumers were Japanese, and you may find the clerk speaking Japanese to you!

3. The cosmetics in duty-free shops are the most cost-effective. After comparison, it is confirmed that the goods will not be more expensive than the airport duty-free shops, and the goods will be more complete. There is an airline counter on the first floor. Visitors can check in and send their luggage before shopping. It's really exhausting.

If you are a stranger, you will find it hard to bear the high price of restaurants in Guam. Because Guam itself has no agricultural, forestry, fishery and animal husbandry products, there is no doubt that the tour guide told us that even seafood is imported, and people who want to eat here had better not daydream.

Five, Guam's "three less": fewer people, fewer police, and less garbage; "Three more": more green plants, more daily materials and more rain. It is necessary to carry rain gear with you, and sun protection tools are also essential.

6. Be sure to wear a waterproof camera or diving camera! German air base resumed civilian use.