 Guam — (gwäm) |
About The People
Did You Know...... Guam is the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas Archipelago. »» More
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Guam History
The island of Guam, Guahan in native Chamorro, is a true cosmopolitan community that reflects the cultures of its original Chamorro inhabitants as early as 2,000 B.C., influenced by countless European, American, Asian, Micronesian, and other people who have occupied, visited and immigrated to Guam since the 16th Century.
The Ancient Chamorro
The original inhabitants of Guam are believed to have been of Indo-Malaya descent originating from Southeast Asia as early as 2,000 B.C., and having linguistic and cultural similarities to Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. The Chamorro flourished as an advanced fishing, horticultural, and hunting society. They were expert seamen and skilled »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Hagatna »» History of Hagatna
Population: 178,430
GDP: $2,500,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 549 (sq km) 212 (sq mi)
Currency: US dollar
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