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Guam:
Country Guide

guam - general country guide

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^{Source: CIA World Factbook}

Summary Data

summary data
Total Area (km²)	541
Land (km²)	541
Water (km²)	0
Population	175,877
Population Density (/km²)	325
Capital	Hagåtña
Religion (%)	Roman Catholic 85% Other 15%
Time	GMT +10
Climate	Tropical marine: generally warm and humid, moderated by northeast trade winds. Dry season is January to June, rainy season is July to December. Little seasonal temperature variation.

^{Source: CIA World Factbook}

Geography

Guam is situated within the Mariana chain of islands and is currently the biggest island in Micronesia. Guam is particularly popular for its natural beauty with several inactive volcanoes, hills, streams and waterfalls occupying much of the island. Guam also has a range of beautiful beaches along the coastline which attract a lot of tourists, with the western coastline containing some of the most sheltered beaches. The northern part of the island is less mountainous than the south and is therefore much more populated. It is home to some of the most popular tourist attractions.

Government

The Chief of State of Guam is President George W. Bush and the Head of Government is Governor Felix P. Camacho. Guam only has two political parties, The Democratic Party which is lead by Michael Phillips and The Republican party which is lead by Philip J Flores. The country's national holiday is Discovery Day which is celebrated on the first Monday in March. The legal system is based on that of the US which means that US federal laws also apply in Guam.

Language

English and Chamorro are the official languages in Guam, although Japanese is widely spoken throughout the country especially by the elder generations who lived through times when the Japanese occupied a large part of the country.

Electricity

120 volts AC, 60Hz.

Passports/Visa

Passports are required by all national except those from the US who hold proof of citizenship and a valid photograph ID.

Visas

Nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK may travel to Guam without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Nationals of Australia and the UK may travel to Guam visa free for 15 days for business, tourist or transit purposes only.

Canadian nationals are under the same restrictions travelling to Guam as they are travelling to the US.

Nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic need to check with USA restrictions for visa requirements.

Passport/Visa Information

Embassy of Guam

VisaHQ.com

Embassy Row

2005 Massachusetts Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20036

info@VisaHQ.com

Toll-free: 800-345-6541

DC Metro: 202-558-2216

Fax: 202-318-0771

Fax: 202-318-4504

Airports and Airlines

Guam International Airport (GUM)

Location: The airport is located 3 miles east of the capital, Agana.
Time: GMT + 10
Contacts: Tel: (671) 646 0300.
Transfer between terminals: There is only one terminal.
Transfer to the city: Most hotels provide a free shuttle to and from the airport, and there are several taxis available at the airport.
Car rental: Car rental is available from Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Nissan. Car rental desks are located in the Arrivals area.
Facilities: The airport contains a Bureau de change, ATMs, an international food hall and a wide selection of duty free shopping. A lost luggage desk is also available.
Parking: Parking is available.
Website: http://www.guamairport.com/

Standard of Living

The standard of living in Guam has gradually developed. Due to ever-increasing numbers of tourists over the past 20 years the country has seen a construction boom with many towns and villages being developed. The standard of living has therefore risen over the past few years and continues to do so.