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<p>Guam is an island territory of the United States with its own established civil government. The island is located in the western Pacific Ocean with a total land mass of 541.3 square kilometers. Guam has a population of 159,358 people and is the largest island in Micronesia.</p>
<p>The country lies between longitudes of 13.2 degrees N and 13.7 degrees N; and latitudes 144.6 degrees E and 145 degrees E.  The island is on the western edge of the Pacific Plate, hence experiences occasional earthquakes. The island is also located in Typhoon alley making it vulnerable to cyclones and typhoons. Guam’s climate is tropical, which is generally very warm and humid. This is exceptional in the months of July to November which are wetter seasons.</p>
<p><strong><em>CULTURE</em></strong></p>
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<p>The natives of Guam are the Chamorro making 37.1% of the total population. The Chamorro culture is a mixture of American, Spanish, Micronesian and Mexican traditions. These cultures have influenced the natives’ language, music, dance, and cuisines; to name a few.</p>
<p>The main culture or Pengngan Chamorro is built on social protocol, centering on respect. For instance, sniffing over the hands of elders, passing down of legends and myths, chants and rituals; these are part of the core culture of the natives.</p>
<p>Some of cultural activities of the natives involve weaving, plaited work of baskets, bags and food containers; and body ornaments from women.</p>
<p>The Chamorro are struggling for its cultural preservations with a lot of influences. The relocating of youths to the U.S mainland being one of the main difficulties</p>
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<p><strong><em>ECONOMY</em></strong></p>
<p>Tourism is the largest income earner which the country heavily relies on. Tumon is the main tourist destination of the island featuring over 20 hotels, golf courses and tourist attractions. Most of the tourist visitors are from Japan with over 75% arrivals.</p>
<p>The country’s second largest income source is the United States Armed Forces. This is followed by the private sectors providing employment to the locals.</p>
<p>Furthermore, there have been some films shot in Guam, including a government funded movie.</p>
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<p><strong><em>EDUCATION</em></strong></p>
<p>The local public schools have always faced problems with high dropout rates and poor test scores. </p>
<p>In 1997, the Department of Defense Education Activity opened its own schools, operating 3 elementary schools and 1 high school.</p>
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<p><strong><em>SPORTS</em></strong></p>
<p>Guam has hosted the Pacific Games twice, in 1975 and 1999. Some sporting activities renowned in the country are football, swimming and Rugby Union.</p>
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