Think palm trees, white beaches, coral reefs - and the world's biggest K-Mart.

Guam doesn't fit the stereotype of tribal villages and ancient cultures untouched by the modern world. This highly developed strategic US territory is no postcard 'Tropical Paradise'. Sure there's sun, sand and wilderness but travellers know Guam mainly for the duty free shopping.

Fast Facts

Country Full Name

Territory of Guam

Population

169,000

Currency

Name: US Dollar
Code: USD
Symbol: US$

Electrical Plugs

American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades
110V 60Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: English, Chamorro

Time Zones

GMT/UTC +10 

Country Dialing Code

+671

Weights & Measures

Imperial

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