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Guam is a 30 mile by 9 mile island in the Pacific Ocean that is a U.S. territory. Agana is the capital city. The island has many beautiful coral beaches and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Tourism is a major industry, especially from Japan. Guam was attacked by Japan in World War 2 but later recaptured by the United States.

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Guam

“Hafa Adia”
Welcome to the Pacific island of Guam.
We hope you enjoy your stay.
Agana is the capital of this
30 mile by 9 mile island.
Beautiful coral beaches abound.
What?!

Natives are U.S. citizens,


but can’t vote for the President!
On this day in 1521

The National Holiday of Guam is


celebrated on the first Monday in March.
Guam has a sporting event
for everyone.
 Tennis Surfing, too!
 Golf
 Hiking
 Biking
 Running
 Camping
 Swimming
 Triathlons
Fishing is both a sport & a job.
Guamanians

The native people of Guam.


Hawaii is the closest state.
It is an international
resort destination
Attacked & rescued in wartime!

In 1941(during World War II) the Japanese


captured Guam. The island was recaptured
by the United States three years later.
All Kinds of Diving Interests!

Underwater photography
Spear fishing
Wreck and reef diving
Admiring tropical fish
Luxurious high-rise hotels
Mount Lamlam is the highest
point on the island at 406 m.
Need to go to college?

How about the University of


Guam?
Let’s look for it in the sea.

Guam is located in the wide open


western north Pacific Ocean.
The population is 166,090.
Sample quiet sunbathing or
exotic boonie stomping.
Religion

Roman Catholic
What a present!

Spain gave Guam to the United States


in 1898.
Tourism from Japan brings in $.
Underwater Wonders!

Coral
Whales
Dolphins
Sunken ships
Formed by volcanoes!
The island is only 3 x the size of
Washington, D.C.
Why not celebrate XMas here?
Do you know the story of Yokoi?

Japanese sergeant Soichi Yokoi hid in the


jungle from 1944-1975. He was unaware
that World War II had ended.

His cave is a tourist attraction.


“Zero”

While exploring underwater wonders,


you may catch sight of a World War II
Japanese “zero” airplane shot down around
Guam.

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