| Surface : 549
sq km (212 sq miles) - Guam
is the largest and most southerly island of the Marianas archipelago.
It is a predominantly hilly island and at its northern end is a
plateau of rolling hills and cliffs rising 152m (500ft) above sea
level. Guam is the largest of Micronesia's islands |
| Population : 151,968
(1999) inhabitants |
| Electricity: All normal wall outlets are
120 volts, 60 cycles with U.S. plug patterns. |
| Climate: Tropical, with
dry and rainy seasons. The hottest months precede the rainy season,
which is July to November. Temperatures range from 26-30°C (75-86°F). |
| PASSPORTS: Required
by all except: US citizens entering Guam from the US
mainland or a US territory, provided they hold proof of citizenship
and valid photo ID card. VISAS: A US
visitor visa is required by all except the following: nationals of
Andorra, Brunei, Iceland, Indonesia, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein,
Malaysia, Monaco, Nauru, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, San
Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Switzerland, Taiwan and
Uruguay. Taiwanese nationals are only visa exempt if they begin their
journey in Taiwan and travel directly to Guam. |
| Capital :
Hagåtña . Population: 1139 |
| System : US
External Territory (Unincorporated). Gained internal autonomy in 1982.
Under the terms of the 1950 Organic Act of Guam, the island has
internal self-government and its citizens are also citizens of the
USA, but are not eligible to vote in US elections. The local
legislature has 15 members elected for two-year terms in single-seat
constituencies. Guam comes under the jurisdiction of the Department of
the Interior and sends one delegate to the House of Representatives. |
| Languages : English, Chamorro, Japanese |
| Religions : Roman Catholic 98%, other 2% |
| Money : US
Dollar (US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100, 50,
20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1, and 50, 25,
10, 5 and 1 cents |
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