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England Description Germany
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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.
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Location
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Oceania, island in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines
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Geographic Coordinates
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13 28 N, 144 47 E
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Area - comparative
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three times the size of Washington, DC
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Coast line
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0 km
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Climate
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125.5 km
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Terrain Germany
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tropical marine; generally warm and humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season (January to June), rainy season (July to December); little seasonal temperature variation
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Natural Resources Germany
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volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; relatively flat coralline limestone plateau (source of most fresh water), with steep coastal cliffs and narrow coastal plains in north, low hills in center, mountains in south
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Irrigated land
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aquatic wildlife (supporting tourism), fishing (largely undeveloped)
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Total Renewable Water Resources
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NA
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Natural Hazards
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frequent squalls during rainy season; relatively rare but potentially destructive typhoons (June - December)
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Environment Currentissues
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extirpation of native bird population by the rapid proliferation of the brown tree snake, an exotic, invasive species
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Geography Note
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largest and southernmost island in the Mariana Islands archipelago; strategic location in western North Pacific Ocean
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Population Germany
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180,865 (July 2010 est.)
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Population growth rate
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1.346% (2010 est.)
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Birth Rate
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18.1 births/1,000 population (2010 est.)
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Death Rate
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4.64 deaths/1,000 population (July 2010 est.)
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Netmigration Rate
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NA
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Total Fertility Rate
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2.52 children born/woman (2010 est.)
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Hiv/Aids Adult Prevalence Rate
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NA
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Hiv/Aids People living with hiv/aids
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NA
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Hiv/Aids Deaths
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Chamorro 37.1%, Filipino 26.3%, other Pacific islander 11.3%, white 6.9%, other Asian 6.3%, other ethnic origin or race 2.3%, mixed 9.8% (2000 census)
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Religions
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Roman Catholic 85%, other 15% (1999 est.)
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Languages
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English 38.3%, Chamorro 22.2%, Philippine languages 22.2%, other Pacific island languages 6.8%, Asian languages 7%, other languages 3.5% (2000 census)
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Education Expenditures
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NA
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Government Type
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organized, unincorporated territory of the US with policy relations between Guam and the US under the jurisdiction of the Office of Insular Affairs, US Department of the Interior
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Administrative Divisions
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NA
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Independence
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none (territory of the US)
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National Holiday
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none (territory of the US)
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Constitution
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Discovery Day, first Monday in March (1521)
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Legal System
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Organic Act of Guam, 1 August 1950
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Suffrage
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modeled on US; US federal laws apply
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Legislative Branch
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18 years of age; universal; US citizens but do not vote in US presidential elections
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Political Partie Sand Leaders
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unicameral Legislature (15 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve two-year terms)
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Political Pressure Group Sand Leaders
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Democratic Party [Michael PHILLIPS]; Republican Party [Philip J. FLORES] (controls the legislature)
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International Organization Participation
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Guam Federation of Teachers' Union; Guam Waterworks Authority Workers
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Flag Description
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IOC, SPC, UPU
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Economy Overview
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none (territory of the US)
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GDP (Purchasing Power Parity)
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none (territory of the US)
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GDP (Official Exchange Rate)
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territorial flag is dark blue with a narrow red border on all four sides; centered is a red-bordered, pointed, vertical ellipse containing a beach scene, outrigger canoe with sail, and a palm tree with the word GUAM superimposed in bold red letters
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GDP Real Growth Rate
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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.
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GDP Per Capita (PPP)
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$2.5 billion (2005 est.)
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Labor Force
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$2.773 billion (2001)
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Unemployment Rate
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NA%
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Population Below Poverty Line
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$15,000 (2005 est.)
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Distribution Of Family Income
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82,950 (2007 est.)
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Unvestment Gross Fixed
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11.4% (2002 est.)
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Inflation Rrate
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23% (2001 est.)
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Central Bank Discount Rate
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2.5% (2005 est.)
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Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate
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fruits, copra, vegetables; eggs, pork, poultry, beef
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Stock Of Money
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US military, tourism, construction, transshipment services, concrete products, printing and publishing, food processing, textiles
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Stock Of Quasi Money
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NA%
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Stock Of Domestic Credit
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1.767 billion kWh (2007 est.)
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Market Value Of Publicly Traded Shares
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1.644 billion kWh (2007 est.)
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Agriculture - Products
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0 kWh (2008 est.)
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Industries
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0 kWh (2008 est.)
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Industrial Production Growth Rate
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0 bbl/day (2008 est.)
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Electricity Production
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9,227 bbl/day (2008 est.)
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Electricity Consumption
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0 bbl/day (2007 est.)
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Electricity Exports
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14,230 bbl/day (2007 est.)
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Electricity Imports
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0 bbl (1 January 2009 est.)
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Oil Production
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0 cu m (2008 est.)
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Oil Consumption
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0 cu m (2008 est.)
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Oil Exports
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0 cu m (2008 est.)
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Oil Imports
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0 cu m (2008 est.)
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Oil Proved Reserves
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0 cu m (1 January 2009 est.)
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Natural Gas Production
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$45 million (2004 est.)
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Natural Gas Consumption
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transshipments of refined petroleum products, construction materials, fish, food and beverage products
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Natural Gas Exports
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$701 million (2004 est.)
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Natural Gas Imports
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petroleum and petroleum products, food, manufactured goods
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Natural Gas Proved Reserves
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$NA
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Current Account Balance
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the US dollar is used
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Exports
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65,500 (2008)
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Exports Commodities
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98,000 (2004)
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Exports Partners
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AM 3, FM 11, shortwave 2 (2005)
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Imports
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3 (2006)
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Imports Commodities
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.gu
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Imports Partners
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23 (2009)
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Reserves Of Foreign Exchange and Gold
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85,000 (2008)
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Debt - External
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5; note - 2 serviceable (2009)
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Radio Broadcast Stations
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defense is the responsibility of the US
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Television Broadcast Stations
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none
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Internet Country Code
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Airports
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Military Service Age and Obligation
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