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| Unincorporated territory of the United States | |
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| Motto Where America's Day Begins | |
| Anthem Fanohge Chamoru | |
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| Capital | Hagåtña |
| Government | Unorganized territory |
| Head of state | |
| - From 2009 | Barack Obama |
| Governor | |
| - From 2011 | Eddie Calvo |
| Legislature | Legislature |
| History | |
| - June 21, 1898 | Established |
| Area | 541.3 km² |
| Population | |
| - 2009 | 178,000 |
| Density | 328.8/km² |
| GDP | 2009 (PPP) |
| - Total | US$ 2.6 billion |
| - Per capita | US$ 15,000 |
| Currency | United States dollar |
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Guam is an unincorporated unorganized territory of the United States, located in Micronesia.
Background
Guam was ceded to the US by Spain in 1898. Captured by the Japanese in 1941, it was retaken by the US three years later. The military installation on the island is one of the most strategically important US bases in the Pacific.[1]
Economy
The economy depends largely on US military spending and tourism. Total US grants, wage payments, and procurement outlays amounted to $1.3 billion in 2004. Over the past 30 years, the tourist industry has grown to become the largest income source following national defense. The Guam economy continues to experience expansion in both its tourism and military sectors.[2]
Head of state
- Barack Obama (₩) (January 20, 2009 - )
Governor
- Eddie Calvo (₩) (January 3, 2011 - )
Nation
United States (Territories)
United States Unincorporated Territories
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (From 1978)
- Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (From 1952)
- United States Virgin Islands (From 1917)
- Panama Canal Zone (1903-1979)
- American Samoa (From 1899)
