What is the terrain and geography like in Guam?
Geographic Location | Oceania |
Total Area |
210 Square Miles 544 Square Kilometers |
Land Area |
210 Square Miles 544 Square Kilometers |
Irrigated Land |
1 Square Miles 2 Square Kilometers |
Coastline |
78 Miles 125 Kilometers |
Geographic Coordinates | 13 28 N, 144 47 E |
Terrain | Volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; relatively flat coralline limestone plateau (source of most fresh water), with steep coastal cliffs and narrow coastal plains in north, low hills in center, mountains in south |
Highest Point | 406 Meters |
Highest Point Location | Mount Lamlam 406 m |
Lowest Point Location | Pacific Ocean 0 m |
Natural Resources | Fishing (largely undeveloped), tourism (especially from Japan) |
Time Zone | UTC+10 (15 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) |