Guam
Capital City: Hagatna
People: 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%
Religion: Roman Catholic 85%, other 15%
Language: English 38.3%, Chamorro 22.2%, Philippine languages 22.2%, other Pacific island languages 6.8%, Asian languages 7%, other languages 3.5%
Currency: US Dollar
Electrical Voltage: 120 volts
How to get there:
By plane: Won Pat Guam International Airport (GUM) is the only civilian gateway to the island. The main airline servicing Guam is Continental Micronesia, a branch of Continental Airlines, which offers non-stop service to Honolulu (continuing through to Houston) as well as nonstop flights to various destinations in Asia, Australia and Micronesia. All other service to Guam is through East Asia on Northwest and JAL (both serving Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya), Korean Air (Seoul), ANA (Osaka), China Airlines (Taipei) and Philippine Airlines (Manila).By boat: There is no regular ferry service from Guam, but cruise ships do stop in Guam on various itineraries, generally as part of a Pacific crossing or world circumnavigation.
Weather: Between 75-86 degrees Fahrenheit (26-30 degrees Celsius) Averaging 81 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius). Dry season between Jan. & May; rainy season between October & December.Travel Documentation and Custom Duty:
Getting Around: Public transportation is available. There are a couple of bus lines connecting the major shopping areas. The rate varies from 2 to 6 USD. Driving laws are the same as on the US mainland. Driving is save on Guam.
Tourism Website: http://visitguam.org/
Medical Facilities:
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