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The Territory of Guam is located
Pacific
The West,
The Mariana Islands
The southernmost, with a total area of 549 square kilometers, is slightly larger
China
Fourth largest island
Zhoushan Island
, for
America
"Informal territory".
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Population 178,000, indigenous people are
The Chamorros
, the capital
Agania
. adjoin
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
The east is 9,800 kilometers from the United States, and the west is 9,800 kilometers
China
(Mainland) 3010 km.
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Guam was successively
Spain
,
Japan
and
America
Occupied, now a United States Overseas Territory, is an unconstitutionally administered territory of the United States, the Island
aborigines
is
The Chamorros
They settled here about 3,500 years ago. The U.S. military base covers about one-third of the island.
Guam is rich in fun and beautiful scenery, known as the "paradise of freedom".
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With its sunny beaches and unique culture, Guam attracts 1.2 million visitors a year, 96% of them
East Asia
Tourist,
China
About 72,000 visitors a year.
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Guam is still under
The United Nations
rank
Non-self-governing territories
Is leading to
Micronesia
The gateway is known as the "duty-free shopping paradise". On December 5, 2017,
European Union
Declaration of Guam
Tax haven
The blacklist.
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- Chinese name
- Guam
- Foreign name
- The Territory of Guam
- Administrative category
- Dependent/non-constitutionally administered territory
- Population number
- 165,800 (2018)
- Famous scenic spot
- Pacific War Historical Park , Chamorro Cultural Village
- Gross regional product
- $5.859 billion (2018)
- continent
- Oceania
- Major city
- Agathe, Asan, Igo, Didido
- Official language
- The Chamorro language , English
- currency
- U.S. dollar
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Major nationality
- The Chamorros
- Major religion
- Catholicism
- Land area
- 549 km²
- International telephone area code
- 1
- International domain name abbreviation
- .gu
- Institution of higher learning
- University of Guam
- Home country
- America
- climate
- Tropical monsoon climate
- code
- GUM
- Longitude and latitude
- Latitude 13°26 'North, longitude 144°43' east
catalogue
- 1Historical evolution
- ▪Spanish occupation
- ▪American occupation
- ▪Japanese occupation
- ▪American reoccupation
- ▪Autonomous territory
- 2Natural environment
- ▪Location boundary
- ▪landform
- ▪climate
- 3ASSETS
- 4population
- 5inhabitant
- 6political
- ▪banner
- ▪badge
- ▪law
- ▪viceroy
- ▪Political party
- ▪Rights of residents
- 7economy
1521, Native people of Guam
The Chamorros
The navigator was found by the sea
Magellan
Magellan's expedition returned after a few months on the island
Spain
On the way home, but in the way
Philippine Islands
The expedition clashed with the natives of the island, and Magellan was wounded and died.
Piazza Espana is the site of the former Viceroy of Spain
On June 15, 1668, Spain officially claimed Guam as its colony and sent a garrison. The brutal war of conquest took about 30 years, and the Chamorro population was reduced from 100,000 to 5,000 and assimilated by the Spanish. The Spanish reward for the Chamorro people of Guam who had saved their lives and provided for them - 300 years of Spanish occupation and rule.
Over the next 100 years, both the Americans and the Japanese fought to take the island.
In 1898, four American warships carried 5,600 American troops to seize Guam, and within 24 hours, the United States captured Guam without a fight. United States through
Spanish-american War
China captured Guam from Spain.
World War II
Guam, once the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, was occupied by Japanese forces on December 11, 1941, and again by U.S. forces on July 21, 1944.
After the war, the United States Navy rebuilt a military base on Guam.
In 1950, the United States declared Guam as its "unincorporated territory", and has been built as the largest naval and air base of the United States in the Western Pacific, with various military facilities accounting for about one-third of the island's area. Mainly the Apra nuclear submarine base,
Naval Air Station Agania
and
Anderson Strategic Air Force Base
Let's wait.
In 1950, the United States passed an act declaring the island an "unincorporated territory" of the United States, and gave the self-government of Guam local authority under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of the Interior. The Guam base has always occupied a very important position in the US military base system in the Western Pacific.
in
Korean War
and
Vietnam War
During this period, Guam, as an important naval and air strategic base, has played an important role in the accumulation of troops, the delivery of ammunition supplies, and the support of long-range bombing.
After the Cold War ended, because
International strategic landscape
The U.S. military did not invest in upgrading base facilities in Guam for several years. Former U.S. Pacific Commander Tony Blair has repeatedly criticized Guam's aging facilities, which are more than 50 years old and need to be renovated.
Aerial view of Guam
It is 48 kilometers long from north to south, 6 to 13 kilometers wide, and covers an area of 549 square kilometers. Eastern elongation
Honolulu
5863 kilometers, for the United States and Japan, the Philippines liaison station, control the western Pacific sea, air traffic arteries, strategic position is important. Guam is inhabited by Chamorro people.
Location with China
Guam map
It is a tropical monsoon climate, the temperature is stable, the average annual temperature is 26 ~ 27℃, the annual precipitation is more than 2000 mm, the bay is calm, few typhoons. Guam enjoys a pleasant climate all year round, with an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and temperatures rarely above 30 degrees Celsius or below 24 degrees Celsius. It can be divided into two seasons: dry season (November to May) and rainy season (June to October). But the rainy season is a sudden burst of rain and sunshine, not continuous rain.
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Guam is a permanent summer island, the year is divided into dry season (November to May) and rainy season (June to October), the average temperature throughout the year is 27 ° C, rarely higher than 30 ° C and less than 24 ° C.
Guam
178,430 people (2010 US census). among
The Chamorros
(for
Spaniard
,
Micronesians
and
Filipinos
About 37.1% of the population are of mixed-race descent, the rest are mainly Filipinos and immigrants from the continental United States, and
Micronesia
People,
Guam natives
and
Asian
Let's wait. English is the official language and is widely used
The Chamorro language
And Japanese. 85% of the population believes in it
Catholicism
. In 1996, there were more than 2,000
Kurd
The refugees were temporarily relocated to the island.
local
Guamanians
The Chamorro people are basically Malaysian-Indonesian with a large mix of Spanish, Filipino, Mexican, and other European and Asian ancestry.
English
and
The Chamorro language
for
Formal language
Although Chamorro is still spoken in many homes, English is the language of education and business. The main religion is Catholicism.
Before the Second World War, villages were the main social and economic units, retaining customs and traditions similar to those of 19th century Spain. The largest social and religious celebration of the year in each village is the celebration of a patron saint, which is also celebrated by people from other villages and is still observed in Guam.
banner
badge
The Organic Law was amended in 1968 to provide for a popularly elected person
Civil administrator
And deputy governor for a four-year term. Anyone 18 years of age or older can vote. The Parliament is unicameral, with 21 senators directly elected by all voters for two-year terms. Guam does not have a constitution. Guam residents fought for improvements with the United States
Political relationship
In 1982, he voted in favor of implementing a federal relationship with the United States
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
The relationships established are similar. In 1987, the draft Federal Act was approved and negotiations with the United States Congress began.
The judicial branch is the Federal District Court of Guam, where judges are appointed by the President of the United States for 8-year terms. There are two levels
Local trial
The Court; Guam Superior Court, and Traffic Court, Juvenile Court, and Minor Claims Court.
The year 1969
United States House of Representatives
By election
Governor of Guam
The first elected Governor was elected in 1970. In 1972, the United States Congress passed an act granting Guam the right to send a permanent representative to the House of Representatives with voting rights in House committees, but without voting rights in the House General Assembly. The current representative is Madeleine Bordallo. viceroy
Executive power
Elected by universal suffrage every four years. In June 1995, CarlGutierrez took office
viceroy
.
After World War II, the United States Congress passed the Guam Organic Act in 1950, granting U.S. citizenship to Guam natives and later born. The governor of Guam was appointed by the President of the United States for the first two decades, and was elected by the people in 1970. Guam is still listed by the United Nations
Non-self-governing territories
.
The political parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, which belong to the United States
Democratic Party of the United States
and
Republican Party
. There is a unicameral parliament of 21 members elected by universal suffrage for a two-year term. The November 1996 elections returned the Republicans to a majority in the House. Since November 1998, the Council has been reduced from 21 to 15 members. Judge of the court
President of the United States
Appointed for an eight-year term. The government consists of 48 executive branches.
Us aircraft carrier sails into Guam naval base
Guam is an unconstitutionally administered territory of the United States, governed under the Guam Organic Act passed by the United States Congress and approved by the President on August 1, 1950. Organic law says all Chamorros are
American citizen
But they do not have the right to vote in national elections.
Each village on the island is headed by an elected commissioner. The commissioners elect a chief councillor to act as a liaison between the civil administrator and the districts. Education is compulsory from the ages of 6 to 16. University of Guam was established in 1952. Health facilities include public, private and
Military hospital
, as well as some local clinics.
Currency uses the US dollar. The island relies heavily on tourism and the presence of U.S. troops on the island
Sea and air bases
The expense of... Tourism alone generates about $15.9 million a year. In 1995, the number of foreign tourists reached 1.36 million. Tourists are mainly from Japan. Service industry is the main industry in the area. The year 1988
Gross domestic product
For a billion dollars,
Gross national product per capita
In 1994, the per capita GNP rose to $11,800. The main industries are construction, light industry, food processing, oil refining and so on. The main crops are
tobacco
Fruit, etc. The 1994 catch was 650 tons. In 1993, the export value of foreign trade was $86 million and the import value was $112 million. Its main trading partners are countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The GDP in 2005 was $2.5 billion, or $15,000 per capita. As the influx of migrants threatens the status of the local Chamorro people, calls for restrictions on immigration are growing. The Government of Guam proposes to build Guam into"
Offshore financial center
However, the realization of the plan has a lot to do with whether Guam can achieve the status of a territory of the United States.
After World War II, Guam's development as a major United States military base led to profound changes in the island's agricultural pattern. The increasing volume of food imports has affected the cultivation of many vegetables that were previously important for the market. Guam imports most of its food.
All branches of the United States Armed Forces have personnel stationed at military installations on Guam. North end of Guam
Anderson Air Force Base
It's America
Strategic air command
Part of it. The opportunity for employment on military installations has allowed many islanders to escape their former way of life, which depended on agriculture and fishing.
Tourism is the second most important component of the economy after the military. Along the
Tumon Bay
Tumon Bay has several luxury hotels. Haganah has a modern international airport nearby. Guam is a tariff-free port, a status that has attracted a number of small manufacturers from the Asian country. In the 1970s, poultry farms, garment factories and an oil refinery were built. Bulk inputs are petroleum products, machinery, automobiles, vehicles of transportation, industrial products, and foodstuffs.
In 1993, there were 36 public primary and secondary schools of various types on the island, and several private schools with about 32,000 students. There are two public universities and two universities
Private university
To public
University of Guam
It is the largest with more than 2,000 students.
Five radio and three TV stations, and a series of
Pacific Daily News
","
Guam Business Weekly
"And"
Guam Tribune
"And seven other major newspapers.
The voltage is 110/120 volts, 60 Hz and uses a two-legged flat socket, the same as in the mainland United States.
Today, mobile phone service covers most of the island, and digital subscriber loop or cable television networks are well established. Most residents have wireless phones, and landline service is fairly reliable compared to 20 to 25 years ago, when service was frequently interrupted. In 1997, Guam joined the North American Area Code Program (from country number 671 to North American Country number 1 plus Area code 671), eliminating costly calls to the rest of the United States
International call
Cost.
As part of the United States Postal System (State code GU, ZIP code 99610-96932), mail between the United States and Guam is treated as domestic business and is therefore not subject to additional charges. Private Courier companies such as
UPS
,
DHL
,
FedEx
(
Federal Express
There is no obligation to include Guam as a domestic business area, so the cost is much higher than that of the United States Postal Service. Mail delivery time between the mainland United States and Guam varies with the size of the mail, not one week for ordinary light letters, but at least 1-2 weeks for packages. Most residents use post office boxes or private boxes to receive mail, but residential delivery services are also increasing. Mail sent to Guam from outside the Americas should be marked as destined for "Guam" instead of "the United States," otherwise mail will be sent to the mainland first, causing delays and potentially higher rates (especially for mail sent from Asia).
Guam is a part of American culture, and its residents are United States citizens, with a democratically elected governor and legislature. The official languages are English and Chamorro, but Japanese, Korean, Filipino and Chinese are also popular.
Flowers of Guam
Flowers of Guam
Trees of Guam
The Ifel, an indigenous species, is a medium to large slow-growing tree with a slightly gray trunk. It grew especially well before the war, especially in the limestone plateau north of Guam, where its hard wood was used for furniture and construction. Carpenters today use Efil wood to make different supplies and decorations.
Birds of Guam
A fruit pigeon with green feathers, Totot is one of Guam's most beautiful birds. The male bird has a red crown on its head and a yellowish jaw and neck. The chest is a deep purple and the middle of the lower body is orange with yellowish green. The female bird has a green neck and is slightly smaller than the male.
Guam is culturally diverse, with a sizable Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and American population in addition to native and mainland residents.
Korean
And other Asians. There are also many islanders from all over Micronesia, such as
Palau
(Palau), Yap, Truk, Pohnpei, Kosrae and Kosrae
The Marshall Islands
. The extended family is the primary social unit of most ethnic groups in Guam. Guam's folk arts and crafts have been revived by numerous social and private groups promoting music, dance and other traditional cultural arts for the benefit of the local population and the needs of tourists.
The island celebrates national holidays in the United States, as well as local holidays such as "Discovery Day" on March 6, commemorating Ferdinand Magellan's arrival on the island in 1521. Guam's museums and libraries offer active programs for the masses, and the university also promotes regional arts and culture. Guam publishes a number of newspapers and magazines, as well as radio and television stations.
International aviation
Chinese passengers can take the train from Hong Kong
United Airlines
Non-stop flight to Guam, approximately 4.5 hours. From Beijing and Shanghai to Guam, JAL has daily flights to Tokyo or Osaka with a connecting flight to Guam, or Korean Air via Seoul to Guam.
City traffic
Airport Bus:
Free airport transfer service is available at Umei Holidays. The Guam Public Transportation Authority offers nine bus lines that pass through villages throughout Guam. The standard rate is $3 per day. There are also two bus routes on the Grey Line: the Toemon line, which runs from Hotel JAL to Guam Premium Outlets; The other is the Hagatna line, which runs from Guam Premium Outlets to Hagatna. Both bus lines cost $2 a trip, and there are few waiting times.
Sightseeing bus
: The Du Meng Bay Sightseeing bus only runs on Du Meng Bay. 30 stops in St. Victoria between JAL Hotel Guam and Hilton Hotel. One ride costs $4 (children under 6 are free) and a 2-day pass costs $15. The driving time is from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Grey Line Bus is one of the largest companies in Guam, providing multi-line shuttle services to various tourist attractions in Dumont Bay, Tamutine, and the capital city of Yagana, as well as two round-the-island buses daily. The round-island bus runs twice a day, leaving at 9:50 am and 1:50 PM, and the round-island bus travel time plus stops at various attractions is 3 hours. Schedules are available at all major hotels, shopping centers and recreation areas in Guam.
taxi
There are a number of car rental companies in Guam, offering different types of cars for different needs of travelers, from $25 to $99 per day, depending on the new and old model of the car. Guam is left-hand drive. Guam's road plan is clear, and drivers can navigate Guam with a map. You can find a car rental company at the airport or hotel.
United States military bases
The U.S. military has a heavy presence in Guam
Strategic bomber
(B-52 and B-2), various types of fighter aircraft and
Air tanker
, and the Global Hawk.
Unmanned aircraft
. In addition to air and naval forces, the United States also has special forces on the ground. Us Navy aircraft carrier group to
Naval Base Guam
As a home port or docking base, it can reach the waters around the Taiwan Strait in only three days and near Japan in four days. Among the equipment assigned to the U.S. military in Guam, the "Ohio" class nuclear submarine can be described as a "quiet killer."
In September 1996, US aircraft took off from the island to carry out air strikes on southern Iraq. On August 28, 2000,
Pentagon
It was confirmed that more than 60 AGM-86s had been deployed from the mainland earlier this month
Air-launched cruise missiles
To Guam, it is the first time the United States has deployed such advanced missiles outside its mainland. The U.S. Navy has also begun to study the deployment of attack submarines in Guam.
Naval Base Guam
The main facilities are:
Apra Military Port
, Agania naval facilities and
Naval Air Station Agania
. Since 2000, the U.S. military has greatly strengthened its presence in Guam
Military deployment
It will be used as a forward operating base for strategic bombers, attack nuclear submarines and ammunition and aviation fuel storage stations. The US has deployed 63 AGM-86C air-launched cruise missiles to Guam, and built the US Air Force's second largest aviation fuel storage (capacity 216 million liters). Formed the 15th Submarine Squadron and has deployed three Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarines; $53.4 million will be invested to strengthen the Apra Military Port, which will have the capacity to host aircraft carrier formations and three to five nuclear-powered attack submarines.
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The US is planning to spend £8bn
Build one on the Pacific island of Guam
Super military base
As a threat to China's national security.
The US is spending £8bn to expand its base in Guam and upgrade its military facilities, including a purpose-built port for aircraft carriers, a missile defence system and live-fire exercise sites, and plans to expand its air base on the island. This is the largest investment in military bases by the United States since World War II, and the largest expenditure by the U.S. Navy in recent decades. It is estimated that in order to build Guam into a super military base to contain China, the manpower input of the U.S. military will reach 173,000 at the peak of the base construction, double the current number. In addition, 19,000 U.S. Marines currently stationed in Okinawa will be moved to Guam.
In order to contain China, the US also plans to invest 126 million pounds in the British Diego Garcia military base 700 miles outside Sri Lanka to upgrade the local military facilities, including the repair of up to 154 missiles
Cruise missile
Nuclear power
Cruise missile submarine
Its combat capability is no less than that of the entire US aircraft carrier battle group, and the project is expected to be officially completed in 2013.
The massive upgrade of the US military base in Guam threatens East Asia
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. The United States has begun a $12.6 billion expansion of military facilities in Guam, aiming to turn the island into a "super military base" in the Western Pacific. The U.S. military is building new facilities in Guam, including a supply chain
Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Docking docks, a missile defense system and multiple live combat exercise bases, in addition to the U.S. military is expanding an air base on the island.
At the same time, the US military is also building super bulletproof shelters in Guam to strengthen the protection of hangars, oil depots, ammunition depots and other important equipment. The U.S. military says it will set up a comprehensive anti-missile network in Guam to prevent what it calls a "North Korean ballistic missile attack." It is the largest upgrade of a U.S. military base in the Western Pacific since World War II.
Analysts pointed out that the so-called "North Korean missile threat" repeated by the United States is intended to provide an excuse for its strengthened military deployment in Guam in order to provide a safe "eagle's nest" for its air power to deter the Asia-Pacific. It is reported that the U.S. military has set up 24 missiles in Guam
Antiaircraft missile
With a range of up to 200 kilometers, it can effectively shoot down all kinds of incoming missiles
Medium-range missile
(Range 2000 km).
To protect Guam
Military installation
The United States will also deploy small aircraft that can shoot down cruise missiles and helicopters
Surface-to-air missiles
. The weapon system is mounted on a Humvee military jeep. Local medium-range air defense missions do
Patriot missile
Undertake. According to the data, the various types of anti-aircraft missiles deployed by the US military in Guam have taken the "head-on impact" method to destroy all kinds of incoming targets.
The United States also plans to invest an additional $200 million to upgrade infrastructure at a naval base on the island of Diego Garcia, in the British Indian Ocean Territory. When the project is completed in 2013, it will be able to repair and maintain nuclear-powered missile submarines. These submarines can carry 154 cruise missiles, which is equivalent to a full strike force
Carrier battle group
.
Apra Port, located in the middle of Guam's west coast, is the U.S. Navy's largest in the Western Pacific
Naval base
It is also an important logistics, maintenance and reconnaissance base, as well as a nuclear submarine base.
Apra harbor
The water depth is 10 meters, and there are nearly 40 docks and 50 water drums in the port, which can berth more than 80 ships at the same time. The port is home to the United States Naval Forces Command in Mariana and the Pacific Headquarters Forward Reserve Command Post, which houses the Navy Submarine Force and the 3rd Navy Submarine Force
Preset ship
Eight preset ships in the squadron. In October 2000, the U.S. Navy officially formed the 15th Submarine Squadron in Guam. The squadron is part of the 7th Submarine Group of the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet. The program consists of three to five nuclear-powered attack submarines (the first submarine was deployed in 2002). The squadron is primarily responsible for preparing submarines for formal deployment, and when fully deployed, the squadron will become the Navy's permanent nuclear-powered attack submarine force in the Western Pacific region. The Navy also plans to deploy three ships to Guam in the next few years
Tarawa class
Amphibious assault ships, including amphibious ships.
Naval support and maintenance facilities
The Aganian Navy
Support and maintenance facilities are major
Logistics maintenance station
and
Fleet support base
There are 2 dry docks and 4 floating docks, which can repair various types of ships, including aircraft carriers.
Naval air station
Located in the middle of Guam, the aircraft has a maximum capacity of 180, and the aircraft's combat range can cover Taiwan and its nearby waters,
Korean peninsula
It is the main departure point for the U.S. Navy's aerial reconnaissance and anti-submarine patrols (P-3C and EP-3E) in the Western Pacific, as well as the aircraft carrier based in Apra Port
Carrier-based aircraft
And the main logistics supply and maintenance center for shore-based aircraft.
Anderson Air Force Base
Anderson Air Force Base
It is located in the northeast of Guam between Pati Point and A Corner (latitude 13 degrees 35 'N, longitude 144 degrees 55' E) and covers an area of about 82 square kilometers.
The base was opened in 1945 and renamed Kitosejima Air Base in 1947. In memory of driving
B-24 bomber
Brigadier General James R. Anderson, who lost his life across the Pacific Ocean, renamed the base in 1949, and this is the US Anderson Air Force Base that people often see in the news today. He was stationed there from 1956 to 1990
B—52
The bomber is the most important forward base for U.S. strategic bombers in the Asia-Pacific region, with a record 155 B-52s stationed there.
Gulf War
And during the Iraqi weapons inspection crisis, the base was headed by the United States
Middle East
The main staging post for sending strategic bombers. Us B-52H, B-2, B-1B strategic bombers have also flown from the US mainland to carry out frequent military exercises. U.S. Air Force B-2A, March 1998
Stealth bomber
The first overseas resident training exercise was also held here. On March 26, 1990, with the withdrawal of the 43rd Strategic Air Wing, the base was transferred to the United States Pacific Air Forces Command.
The base is the headquarters of the 13th Air Force Command of the US Air Force, is the power projection center and training center in the Pacific region, and the US military still uses it as the main forward base for strategic bombers in the Asia-Pacific region and an important logistics support base for the US military in the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. U.S. strategic bombers departing from Guam can reach any target in the Asia-Pacific region within 12 hours. Since 2000, the US military has greatly strengthened its military deployment in Guam, and also used it as a forward operating base for strategic bombers and ammunition and aviation fuel storage stations. The United States has built Guam into the US Air Force's second largest aviation fuel storage (216 million liters).
The U.S. Air Force is undergoing engineering changes to its operational support facilities at Base Anderson to make Guam one of four planned forward bases for overseas strategic bombers. The U.S. military believes,
Anderson Strategic Air Force Base
There are three advantages in supporting the air Force in global operations: First, Anderson is the territory of the United States, in the event of an emergency in the Asia-Pacific region, the United States Air Force can respond immediately without prior consent from other countries; The strategic location of Andersen Air Force Base ensures that U.S. strategic bombers taking off from it can strike any target in the Asia-Pacific region within 12 hours. Third, the support facilities at Anderson AFB are so complete that only minor improvements are needed to support strategic bomber operations.
Plus, Guam
Kwajalein
Stationing of American troops
Intercontinental missile
It also has military facilities such as anti-missile test site, U.S. Coast Guard 14 Base, naval ammunition depot, and naval computer communication station.
Braz Base
On January 25, 2023 local time, the United States Marine Corps officially opened its new base in Guam
Braz Base
. This is the first time the Marine Corps has opened a new base in nearly 70 years. The base covers about 4,000 acres (16.2 square kilometers) and is capable of hosting about 5,000 Marines.
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Guam is the southernmost island of the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean
Tropical monsoon climate
The average annual temperature is 26 ~ 27℃, and the annual precipitation is more than 2000 mm. Guam is warm and comfortable all year round, from July to November of the year, the air is warmer and more humid, rainy, December to June is cooler and drier, the climate is stable throughout the year, and the four seasons are suitable for travel.
Guam is full of facilities, including diving, swimming, windsurfing, golf, snorkeling, parasailing, shopping, exploring ancient Chamorro culture, marriage, honeymoon, dolphin and tropical fish watching, dancing, eating and more.
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Pacific War Historical Park
Pacific War
The historic park was opened in 1978 to pay tribute to the American soldiers, Guam residents and Japanese soldiers who died in World War II, and to remind the world to learn lessons, cherish hard-won peace, and work together to maintain world peace. The park is made up of six different locations on Guam. In addition to the monuments, the park also has World War II buildings and a large number of replica weapons (such as torpedoes, batteries, etc.), so the park has also become a place of mourning for World War II survivors and people interested in World War II. At that time, the United States Army used a large and intensive naval and air bombing attempt to recapture Guam from the Japanese. From the war sites that can be seen everywhere in the park, you can imagine the fierce battles that took place on the main battlefield of Guam during World War II.
The Pacific War Historical Park is known for its historic resources, and natural scenery such as clear beaches and swaying coconut trees attracts tourists and Guam residents from all over the world. There are picnic areas, restaurants, visitor centers, museums and more. It is worth mentioning that there is an area of about 4.047k square meters (1000 acres) of water in the park for countless diving enthusiasts excited. You can also dive to the bottom of the sea to see military relics such as sunken ships and feel the heavy and rich history. In addition to diving, you can also do other activities here, such as fishing, boating, kayaking, cycling, hiking, horse riding, swimming and so on.
Valentine's Cliff
Valentine's Cliff
Lovers Point is less than 20 kilometers away from the city, you can choose the city's sightseeing bus to go, the best time is to see the sunset here, overlooking the hotel buildings and coral shoals along the coast under the sunset is indeed a very comfortable enjoyment.
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However, due to a typhoon in 1988, the sculpture of Lovers Cliff was blown down. When I went there in 2014, I only saw four pedestals exist. The islanders have not repaired them, one is because Guamanians work slowly, and the other is that Guamanians have a natural intention and do not need to think of restoration. It also makes this a unique landscape.
Rattistone Park
The Lati Stone Park is located next to the Plaza de Espana and has a total of eight Lati stone columns with an average height of 2.5, which were transferred from the southern Mepo region. Rati stone is a pillar used by the Chamorro people asa base for building houses, and consists of a stone cap Tasa on the upper half of the lower half of the pillar remains called Halagi. The semi-circular stone cap and stone column are convex and concave, and have the function of shock absorption. The construction technology is inherited from the indigenous tribes in the mountainous area of northern Luzon Island in the Philippines.
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Chamorro Cultural Village
Chamorro Cultural Village
The village retains the traditional architecture of the indigenous houses, where there is a traditional Chamorro handicraft show every day, you can also see local residents use beehive oven to bake delicious cookies, coconut leaves woven hats or baskets, and wonderful buffalo riding show, in addition, there will be a traditional Chamorro dance performed by students every week.
Tourist route
1. With its pristine white-sand beaches, azure waters, and lush mountains, the island's laid-back atmosphere makes you want to stay a few more days.
2. Start with a visit to the Pacific War History Park to witness the brutality of war among its rich war collections. Then head to the Fisheye Park and enjoy the wonderful underwater world through the glass. Finally, join the colorful water activities at the Pacific Club.
3. The day's itinerary focuses on the southern part of Guam. First head to the Soledayburg Observatory, which offers a panoramic view of the village of Umettek, where Magellan first landed. Then head to Inarahan Natural Pool for snorkeling. In the evening, visit the Chamorro Village night market and experience Guam
Local culture
. It should be noted that the night market in Chamorro Village is only open every Wednesday evening.
4. First go to the Spanish Square in the center of the capital Agana to see the Spanish style of the old Governor's Palace, St. Paul's Church, Chocolate House, and to the next Rati Stone Park. Rati stone is the base pillar of Chamorro houses, the lower half of the stone pillar and the upper half of the stone cap a concave and convex close, with the function of shock absorber. The park has a total of eight Ratti stones, which were migrated from southern Guam. Then go to fort santa agueda (Abgen Fort), which is located in the high point of the Agana region, has always been a battlefield. In the early 19th century, the Spanish built a double-decker bunker here, which was used as a Japanese battery during World War II. Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Yagana Bay and Dumeng Bay.
5. Head to the Underwater world of Guam, which has a 122-meter-long tunnel aquarium. After that, find a shooting range on the streets of Guam and experience a live fire.
6. Guam is a duty-free port and one of the largest duty-free shopping centers in the Asia-Pacific region. Guam's Duty Free Galleria has a large shopping complex in the heart of the Dumont district, including large Hollywood restaurants and parking lots, while smaller shopping centers are also located throughout SAN Vitorius Road. On the last day of the tour, you can choose some souvenirs and gifts at the main shopping centers of Guam.
7. The good times have come to an end, and I am on my way home with good memories.
You do not have to worry about accommodation in Guam, where the accommodation facilities are everything, you can choose international group chain operated five-star hotels, you can also consider the price is more affordable B&B hotels. Most of Guam's hotels are clustered along the coast of Dumont Bay, giving you a panoramic view of the lagoon around Dumont - a colorful one
Coral reef
The vast stretches of white sand beaches and the famous Lover's Cliff. There are 26 hotels in the Dumeng district, most of which are five-star, while the nearby Tamuning district has 12. All are just minutes' drive from Guam International Airport.
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Guam
First, the traffic light on the road in Guam is to start the pedestrian's own button, and the speed is super fast, often less than half of it, it becomes a red light, but you can rest assured that no car dares to compete with you.
Two, Guam's two largest shopping centers are: Micronesia Mall and DFS Tax free store, do not worry about traffic problems, there are private cars and even taxis to the hotel and back, and will not charge you. Guam has really gone to great lengths to encourage tourists to spend. In the past, the majority of consumers were Japanese, so you may find shop assistants speaking Japanese to you.
Third, the duty-free shop inside is the most cost-effective cosmetics, after comparison, to confirm that the goods will not be more expensive than the duty-free shop at the airport, and the goods are more complete. There is an airline counter on the first floor, so that visitors can check in, mail baggage and other procedures, and then rest assured to go shopping.
Fourth, if the tourist who is unfamiliar with the place, it must be difficult to tolerate the noble price of Guam restaurants; Just because Guam itself has few agricultural, forestry, fishing and livestock products, no doubt, the guide told us that even the seafood is imported, and those who want to feast here had better not daydream.
Five, Guam "three less" : less people, less police, less garbage; "Three" : lots of green plants, lots of Japanese people, lots of rain. It is essential to carry rain gear with you, as is sun protection.
Guam
Guam has a large modern shopping mall and is the most well-stocked place in Micronesia. The largest shopping center on the island is the Micronesiamall in Dededo, which houses a number of American chain stores. locate
Tamuning
The Guam Premier Outlet (Tamuning) and the location
Agana
The Hagatna Shopping Center is also very large.
In addition, in
Dumeng Bay
There are many name brand stores, the largest store is the DFS Duty Free store. The easiest way to shop in Guam is by taking the Guam Shopping Bus.
Guam is not known for its handicrafts. You can buy simple coconut wood carvings and shell 瞉 in some souvenir shops, but most of them are made from the Philippines. The best local products to buy are those made by goldsmiths and craftsmen in Aganari's New Chamorro village.
Guam
Travelers with passports from the following countries do not need a visa to enter the United States for a 90-day stay, and because Guam is a U.S. territory, the same applies:
Principality of Andorra
,
Australia
,
Austria
,
Belgium
,
Brunei
,
Denmark
,
Finland
,
France
,
Germany
,
Iceland
,
Ireland
,
Italy
,
Japan
,
Liechtenstein
,
Luxembourg
,
Monaco
,
Netherlands
,
NZ
,
Norse
,
Portugal
,
SAN Marino
,
Singapore
,
Slovenia
,
Spain
,
Sweden
,
Switzerland
and
Britain
.
Guam Tourism Authority: People traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program must register with the ESTA system before traveling to the United States (Guam) (ESTA registration is not required for Taiwan passport holders entering the United States).
Guam is specially open to visitors holding passports from the following countries who do not require a visa to enter Guam for a 15-day stay:
Australia
,
Brunei
,
Japan
,
Malaysia
,
Nauru
,
NZ
,
Papua New Guinea
,
Korea
,
Singapore
,
Britain
(including British expats). a
Passport of the People's Republic of China
Travelers must obtain a U.S. visa in advance to enter the border.
Tourist attractions in Guam
traffic
A taxi that charges by the mile. Duty-free items: liquor under 1 gallon or 3.8 liters and for personal use only.
communication
25 cents per call
currency
U.S. dollar
Paper money:
The $1
, $2. $5, $10 and $20, $50, $100
Coins: 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 25 cent, 50 cent, $1. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely used.
tip
As in the United States, the person receiving the service is expected to pay a tip, $1 per piece of luggage, $1 per person per night at the bedside, and 10 to 15 percent of the total fare for a taxi or restaurant. It is best not to carry a lot of cash. Traveler's checks or credit cards are recommended.
Crystal church
DFS Galleria Fashion shopping
Located in the heart of the District, DFS offers everything from the world's finest cosmetics to clothing, bags and a selection of souvenirs. Taking a taxi to DFS in Guam is free, not only that, DFS also has free shuttle buses to various hotels to pick up tourists, which shows its status in Guam. Because of the tax exemption, the prices of many brand-name goods are much lower than those in China.
Sam Choy's Aquarium
In the aquarium, the chef is best at creating innovative dishes with fresh ingredients from the Pacific Ocean and local specialties. There are several small aquariums in the restaurant.
Fisheye Marine Park underwater prospect tower
The submarine Prospect Tower of the Fish Eye Marine Park is a very famous attraction in Guam. The slender wooden bridge connecting the entrance and the prospect tower is called the Lovers Bridge. The blue sky and the sea are lined with people coming and going on the bridge, which has a special mood in the day or at dusk. Extending 10 meters below the water, the Prospect Tower is surrounded by 16 square Windows and eight round Windows, providing a clear view of the Marine ecological landscape of the Piti bomb Crater where the Prospect Tower is located.
Gourmet
hula
If you are staying in a hotel located in Guam's busiest prime location - Happy Island district, there is Planet Hollywood restaurant, you can enjoy; You can also choose to go to the Sam Choy restaurant on the 2nd floor of the same building in the Underwater world, which is decorated with the theme of the ocean, a sapphire blue as crystal, cool and refreshing to the end, the dish with rice is also delicious, and the cold drink is unlimited. Or if you are staying at PIC, Marriott Resort or Siwa Hotel, there is one of Guam's largest K-mart supermarkets nearby, we recommend you to shop there for drinks, dry food, fruit.
Travel tips
traffic
The traffic light on the road in Guam is to start the pedestrian's own button, and the speed is super fast, often less than half of it, it becomes a red light, but it can be assured that no car dares to compete with you.
1. Guam "three less" : less people, less police, less garbage; "Three more" :
Green plant
Yeah, lots of Japanese, lots of rain. It is essential to carry rain gear with you, as is sun protection.
2. Always bring a waterproof camera or diving camera.
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The U.S. Air Force says a U.S. B-2 stealth bomber was in Guam at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
Anderson Air Force Base
It crashed on takeoff. Both pilots escaped safely and are in good condition.
Two B-2s were taking off from Anderson Air Force Base. The first took off without incident, but the second crashed minutes later for unknown reasons. Both pilots ejected before the plane hit the ground. Public affairs officials at Andersen Air Force Base were not immediately available for comment. Nearby residents said they saw smoke coming from the military base, while the Guam Fire Department said it sent two teams to the site this morning after a 911 call reported seeing a large explosion.
The B-2 bomber
The single unit cost $1.2 billion (development costs up to $2.2 billion each), a total of 21 aircraft, until 2004 all deployed in the United States mainland Missouri
Whiteman Air Force Base
In 2004, the U.S. military began to withdraw a batch of B-2 and B-1 as well
The B-52 bomber
Deployed together to Guam. The main purpose is to strengthen the U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region while stationing troops in the Middle East.
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The strategic significance of Guam to the United States was discussed in an article published in the 17 August 2004 issue of the Japanese Weekly World Journal (in advance).
The distance from Guam to the East China Sea and the South China Sea is roughly equal. Why is China so interested in Guam? The Bush administration s war on terror is the most important issue in its security strategy. However, as the U.S. military is being reorganized in 2014, Guam will become a strategic location if the U.S. strategy in Asia changes significantly. Guam will not only radiate potential conflict areas such as the Korean Peninsula and the Taiwan Strait, but also become a new strategic base covering areas such as Southeast Asia where Islamic radical groups operate, and its strategic importance will be re-recognized.
During the Clinton administration, Guam was little more than a supply and transit base. As early as 2001, the Bush administration made clear that it should pay attention to coastal defense in Asia in its quadrennial national Defense strategy adjustment. The strategy, which is wary of an increasingly powerful China, emphasizes ensuring U.S. military dominance in the region. According to this strategy, by the spring of 2013, the U.S. military had moved three Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarines to Guam. Andersen Air Force Base on Guam has two 3,000-meter runways, a large stockpile of fuel and ammunition, and extensive training airspace with high strategic potential. Here, the B-2 stealth bomber with high maintenance requirements can also be maintained.
In addition, in June 2013, the United States also indicated its intention to deploy six more nuclear submarines in Guam, indicating that it intends to use Guam as a major strategic stronghold in the Western Pacific. In addition to the Yokosuka home port "Kitty Hawk", the United States is also considering the deployment of an additional aircraft carrier in the Western Pacific. Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and Guam are both likely to be selected as carrier sites. Of course, if this plan is actually implemented, it will take another two to three years, because the base expansion project will be necessary.
