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Guam
Population
167.8K
Rank #185Source: World Bank
Capital
Agana
Source: REST Countries
Region
Asia
East Asia & Pacific
Source: REST Countries
GDP (Nominal)
$6.91B
Source: World Bank
Land Area
549 km²
Rank #188Source: REST Countries
Life Expectancy
77.209 yrs
Source: World Bank
Source: World Bank
Source: World Bank
Area: 549 km²
Landlocked: No
Independent: No
Climate: tropical marine; generally warm and humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season (January to June), rainy season (July to December); little seasonal temperature variation
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...
Elevation: lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m highest point: Mount Lamlam 406 m
Natural Hazards: frequent squalls during rainy season; relatively rare but potentially destructive typhoons (June to December)
Environmental Issues: fresh water scarcity; reef damage; inadequate sewage treatment; extermination of native bird populations by the rapid proliferation of the brown tree snake, an exotic, invasive species
Land Use: agricultural land: 33.4% (2011 est.) forest: 47.9% (2011 est.) other: 18.7% (2011 est.)
Geography Note: largest and southernmost island in the Mariana Islands archipelago and the largest island in Micronesia; strategic location in western North Pacific Ocean
Natural Resources
Fertility Rate
2.78
Population
167.8K
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GDP per Capita
$41,833.152
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Government Type
republican form of government with separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches; unincorporated organized territory of the US with local self-government
Legal System
common law modeled on US system; US federal laws apply
Executive Branch
chief of state: President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017) head of government: Governor Lourdes LEON GUERRERO (since 7 January 2019);...
Legislative Branch
description: unicameral Legislature of Guam or Liheslaturan Guahan (15 seats; members elected in a single countrywide constituency by simple majority vote to serve 2-year terms) elections: last held...
Judicial Branch
highest courts: Supreme Court of Guam (consists of 3 justices); note - appeals beyond the Supreme Court of Guam are referred to the US Supreme Court judge selection and term of office: justices...
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Flag Description
territorial flag is dark blue with a narrow red border on all four sides; centered is a red-bordered, pointed, vertical ellipse containing a beach scene, a proa or outrigger canoe with sail, and a...
National Symbols
coconut tree; national colors: deep blue, red
National Anthem
name: "Fanohge Chamoru" (Stand Ye Guamanians) lyrics/music: Ramon Manalisay SABLAN [English], Lagrimas UNTALAN [Chamoru]/Ramon Manalisay SABLAN note: adopted 1919; the local anthem is also known as...
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Language(s): Chamorro, English, Spanish
Currency: USD ($)
Timezone(s): UTC+10:00
Landlocked: No
Independent: No
Driving Side: Right
Calling Code: +1
Car Sign: USA
Week Starts: Monday
Data sources: World Bank, UN Data • Updated daily •Learn about our data