Guam is an island, and the largest and southernmost island of the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The capital is Hagåtña and the island has a tropical climate. Guam has around 160 000 inhabitants. The island was discovered by the Portuguese in the sixteenth century. 1667 the island was controlled by the Spain. In the late nineteenth century the island was conquered by the United States. 1941 Guam was occupied by Japan, but the US retook the island in August 1944 and Guam became an external US territory. Guam is strategically important for the US that has air and naval bases on the island.
When it comes to the economy, Guam is primarily dependent on the income that the US military presence on the island produces, as well as tourism. Beside sunbathing, swimming and shopping you can experience different nature attractions such as coral reefs and waterfalls. The wildlife has been affected by a brown tree snake that quickly spread in the country. It is a poisonous snake that was taken there by mistake.
Agriculture and fisheries are important for the population, but many residents also grow for personal use. The industrial sector is also small and consist mainly of clothing and textile factories and boat builders. //Emma
When it comes to the economy, Guam is primarily dependent on the income that the US military presence on the island produces, as well as tourism. Beside sunbathing, swimming and shopping you can experience different nature attractions such as coral reefs and waterfalls. The wildlife has been affected by a brown tree snake that quickly spread in the country. It is a poisonous snake that was taken there by mistake.
Agriculture and fisheries are important for the population, but many residents also grow for personal use. The industrial sector is also small and consist mainly of clothing and textile factories and boat builders. //Emma