The Tiny Beautiful Island Trapped In The Middle Of It All

You've been hearing a lot about Guam in the news but you're not quite sure where it is? Don't worry, it's rather rare to find someone who actually knows where this tiny island is located. Don't worry, we'll teach you all about the beautiful culture and history of this little speck of land. Take a look at our gallery to learn more about this tiny treasure.

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Everything You Need To Know About Guam

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1. Location: Guam is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and is considered a U.S. territory. It's part of the Mariana's Islands which consists of 4 other islands that are all part of the U.S. territory. Guam's population is about 170,000.

2. Inhabitants: The native inhabitants are the Chamorro people. Now, the population includes a diverse crowd from the Philippines, Micronesia, Other Eastern Asian Countries, and North Americans. The country has a rich Spanish history dating back from the 1500s. It was first explored by Ferdinand Magellan but was not officially colonized until the 17th century.

3. US Involvement: The U.S. Military built a strategic air force base back in 1944. Andersen Air Force base is located in Northern Guam. Guam also has a U.S. Naval Base located in Southern Guam. There are about 12,000 military personnel and their families living on Guam.

4. Mariana's trench: The deepest part of the world's ocean is called the Mariana's trench! The depth is about 10,994 meters! It's located near Guam.

5. World War II: There are several historic bunker sites still left behind from WWII This famous site is called Fort Soledad.

6. Latte Stones: The Latte stones are considered a symbol of the Chamorro culture. They are pillars made from limestone and sandstone.

7. Tourism: There are amazing tourist attractions and stone structures on Guam. After all, a majority of the economy comes from tourism!

8. Brown Tree Snakes: The Brown Tree snake is an invasive animal that arrived on island from military cargo. The snakes attacked a majority of the birds on the island. It is very rare to hear birds chirping in the morning!

9. Guam Rail Birds: There is a small island called Cocos Island that you can visit. They used this island to help re-establish the endemic Guam Rail birds.

10. Mount Lam Lam: Mount Lamlam is the highest mountain in the world starting from sea depth to the top of the peak.

11. Food: The Chamorros are well-known for their delicious barbecue meals! Pork, chicken, and red rice is favoured by everyone. However, in today's world - the food is heavily influenced by surrounding countries nearby such as the Philippines, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

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