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Guam
Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the US located in the western Pacific Ocean. It has a total land area of 541.3 sq km, making it the largest island in Micronesia.
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Exports: $45 million f.o.b. [2004 est.]
Exports - commodities: transshipments of refined petroleum products, construction materials, fish, food and beverage products
Exports - partners: Japan 67.2%, Singapore 11.6%, UK 4.8% [2006]
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Famous people in history from Guam?
For me personally, it would have to be the Calvo Family. They own stores, shopping malls, ect. I believe they are worth over Millions of dollars. But for most guamians the Governor and First Lady are pretty Famous.
How is hawaii different from the other 49 states?
Hawaii is the only island state in the United States. Hawaii has the largest tourism industry of any United States state.
What was the date that Guam was established?
Guam was found by Migelin in 1551, then ceded by London and the United States of America in 1898.
Did the US gain Guam in the Spanish-American War?
Yes, Guam became a US Territory as a result of the Spanish American War.
How do you say hello to chamorro folks on Guam?
the same as many spanish speaking countries, "Adios" but, Guam pronouces it as "Ajos."
What does the word chamorro mean?
A Chamorro is a person whose ancestry is of Chamorro Descent or A Native born individual from the Mariana islands of Guam, Rota, Tinian or Saipan.
What insects on the island of Guam sting humans?
my father is in the navy and we moved to guam! there are the normal black and red ants but there are also banana spiders which are yellow spiders about the size of a large apple if you count the legs. there are BILLONS of catipillars and butterflies and moths, too. and a certain nearly extint moth called the hawkmoth is there. katy- dids, crickets, slugs, a few worms,and other insects are there that GOD made for us to enjoy.
How many miles is it from Los Angeles California to Guam?
The distance between the above places is 6108 miles. This distance is point to point straight distance. The actual distance may vary according to the flight path chosen. Also this is not the airport to airport precise distance.
Guam is now a cultural and culinary melting pot with Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, and Hawaiian influence. Some common foods are:
* red rice, which is cooked with achiote/annatto seeds,
* kelaguen which is similar to ceviche but with various proteins such as barbecued
chicken, raw fish, or even rare beef, Philippine deer, and even SPAM.
* various types of pancit are also made,such as bihon, sotanghon, and canton
* arroz caldo, which is a rice porridge with chicken
* empanadas
* beef tinaktak, which is beef cooked in coconut milk and local veggies
* SPAM sushi
* pickled green mangoes and green papaya
Now these are all from my memory. I grew up on Guam and these are the most memorable, in my opinion.
How do you say merry Christmas in chamorro language?
it is said by saying, Filis Pusgua. I am Chamorro myself, if other people tell you it's the same as saying it in Spanish, it's not. Chamorro, is not as similar to Spanish as people assume. But this is how you say it and Filis Anu Nuebo is happy new year.
Why was Guam acquired by the us?
Guam first came under United States control after it was captured without bloodshed on June 20, 1898, during the Spanish American War. It was permanently ceded to the U.S. by Spain at the signing of a "Protocol of Peace" between the U.S. and Spain. It was invaded by the Japanese during WWII,1941, and Liberated by the U.S. Marine Corps on July 21, 1944. Guam is currently a U.S. Territory, housing an Air Force Base, a Naval Base, a Naval Hospital, and soon a Marine Base.
