Overview of Guam

The Territory of Guam is located in the western Pacific Ocean, at the southernmost point of the Mariana Islands, with a total area of 549 square kilometers, slightly larger than China's fourth largest island, Zhoushan Island. Guam is an "informal territory" of the United States, with a population of approximately 178000 people. The indigenous people are Chamorros, and the capital is Agana. Guam is adjacent to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 9800 kilometers east of the United States and 3010 kilometers west of China. Guam has been occupied by Spain, Japan, and the United States, and is now an overseas territory of the United States. It is a non constitutional controlled territory of the United States. The indigenous Chamorro people of this island settled here about 3500 years ago. Guam is still listed as a Non Self Governing Territory by the United Nations and serves as a gateway to Micronesia, known as the 'duty-free shopping paradise'. ‌

Guam's climate belongs to the tropical monsoon climate, with high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year, with an annual precipitation of over 2000 millimeters. The dry season from November to May is relatively low in precipitation. The freshwater resources in Guam mainly exist underground under porous lenses, which are obtained through digging wells. Guam does not have large rivers, and although the rivers are short, the freshwater resources are sufficient to meet the demand. Guam has abundant land resources, with about 25% of the land used for farmland and 22.5% for forests and pastures. The forest area accounts for 33% of the total area of Guam, mainly growing coconuts, palm trees, betel nut trees, etc.

Guam's economy mainly relies on tourism and defense spending from US military bases. The tourism industry is an important economic pillar of Guam, attracting a large number of East Asian tourists every year, including about 72000 Chinese tourists. Guam's international airport receives 3.8 million tourists annually, bringing in considerable economic revenue. In addition, Guam is also an important strategic pivot for the US military in the Western Pacific, with significant military bases such as Apra Naval Base and Anderson Air Force Base.

Guam has a unique culture and rich historical and cultural heritage. Chamorro Cultural Village is a great place to learn about local culture, while the Pacific War History Park allows people to review history. Guam is known as a 'paradise of freedom', with its beautiful sunny beaches and unique culture attracting over 1.2 million tourists annually.

The economic profile of Guam can be summarized as follows: Guam is a small and densely populated island, and its economy mainly relies on tourism and providing services for the US military stationed on the island. Although its total GDP is not high, its per capita GDP is very high, indicating the extremely high level of Guandao's economy. ‌

Guam has an area of 549 square kilometers and a population of approximately 170000. Its economy mainly relies on tourism and providing services to the US military stationed on the island. The service industry is the main industry in the local area, including light industry, food processing, and oil refining. Guam's tourism industry is also very developed, attracting a large number of tourists every year and generating approximately $15.9 million in revenue.

Guam's economic indicators show that its GDP in 2020 was $5.844 billion, with a per capita GDP of as high as $302300. Although this economic scale may be comparable to some provinces domestically, Guam's population density and level of economic development make it a highly developed region.