The Tiny Beautiful Island Trapped In The Middle Of It All

Guam

Guam is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and is considered a U.S. territory.

Guam is part of the Mariana's Islands which consists of 4 other islands that are all part of the U.S. territory. Guam's population is about 170,000.

The native inhabitants are the Chamorro people. Now, the population includes a diverse crowd from the Philippines, Micronesia, Other Eastern Asian Countries, and North Americans.

The U.S. Military built a strategic air force base back in 1944. Andersen Air Force base is located in Northern Guam.

Guam also has a U.S. Naval Base located in Southern Guam. There are about 12,000 military personnel and their families living on Guam.

The country has a rich Spanish history dating back from the 1500s. It was first explored by Ferdinand Magellan but was not officially colonized until the 17th century.

The deepest part of the world's ocean is called the Mariana's trench! The depth is about 10,994 meters! It's located near Guam.

There are several historic bunker sites still left behind from World War II. This famous site is called Fort Soledad.

The Latte stones are considered a symbol of the Chamorro culture. They are pillars made from limestone and sandstone.

There are amazing tourist attractions and stone structures on Guam. After all, a majority of the economy comes from tourism!

Based on the island's location, there are always amazing colorful sunsets to see!

Two lovers' point is a popular attraction. It overlooks the ocean and the city. Millions of tourists visit every year!

There are many resorts and hotels located along Tumon Beach. The weather is always nice and the beaches are always popular.

The Brown Tree snake is an invasive animal that arrived on island from military cargo. The snakes attacked a majority of the birds on the island. It is very rare to hear birds chirping in the morning!

There is a small island called Cocos Island that you can visit. They used this island to help re-establish the endemic Guam Rail birds.

Mount Lamlam is the highest mountain in the world starting from sea depth to the top of the peak. Amazing!

The Chamorros are well-known for their delicious barbecue meals! Pork, chicken, and red rice is favoured by everyone.