Published on 10/08/2017 at 13:34 by the editors
The Tiny Beautiful Island Trapped In The Middle Of It All
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Guam
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Guam is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and is considered a U.S. territory.
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Guam is 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.
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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.
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The U.S. Military built a strategic air force base back in 1944. Andersen Air Force base is located in Northern Guam.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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There are several historic bunker sites still left behind from World War II. This famous site is called Fort Soledad.
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The Latte stones are considered a symbol of the Chamorro culture. They are pillars made from limestone and sandstone.
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There are amazing tourist attractions and stone structures on Guam. After all, a majority of the economy comes from tourism!
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Based on the island's location, there are always amazing colorful sunsets to see!
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Two lovers' point is a popular attraction. It overlooks the ocean and the city. Millions of tourists visit every year!
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There are many resorts and hotels located along Tumon Beach. The weather is always nice and the beaches are always popular.
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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!
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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.
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Mount Lamlam is the highest mountain in the world starting from sea depth to the top of the peak. Amazing!
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The Chamorros are well-known for their delicious barbecue meals! Pork, chicken, and red rice is favoured by everyone.
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