About Guam

A tropical oasis located close to the equator in the Pacific Ocean, Guam is a small island rich in culture and tradition.  The indigenous people of Guam, Chamorros, make up the majority of the island's population followed in a close second by Filipinos, then people of Pacific Island descent, white, and then Asian.

Guam is a territory of the United States, and anyone born on Guam is a US citizen.  The official languages of Guam are English and Chamorro.  English is the primary language spoken on the island, even more so than Chamorro, so if your visiting Guam you won't have to worry about a language barrier if you can speak English.

When you first visit Guam, you'll notice the strong Spanish influence in the culture and lifestyle.  This is due to the fact that the Spanish settled on Guam since the 1500's and inter-mixed with the indigenous people of the island - spreading the Catholicism and Spanish way of life.  You'll notice this in the religion, architecture, and food.  Today, many of the Chamorro people have some Spanish ethnicity.

The main tourist hub of the island is located in Tumon and is the most active part of the island.  Tumon is lined with high-rise hotels, restaurants, shopping, and much more.  It is located along the coast of Tumon Bay which is the best place on the island to spend a day at the beach.  If your planning a trip to Guam, Tumon is the most likely place you'll be situated in during your vacation.

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