10/12/2019
Guam the US away from the US

The United States has territories that, although belonging to the country, are located a little further from its mainland borders, and the island of Guam is one of these ¬¬places. Unlike Hawaii, which is still relatively near the US coast, Guam is situated farther afield, on another continent. The island is part of Asia, more specifically Micronesia, and rests in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. As a tourist destination, this small island (only 48km in length and 15km in width) is highly sought after by Japanese and other Asian tourists. Since the annual average temperature in Guam is 30°C, those arriving here are looking for, mainly, beautiful landscapes and a climate that is always conducive to enjoy the paradisiac beaches of the region.
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A small place with a big history
Since the 16th century, Guam has been a strategic location. For four centuries, it was a colony of Spain and used as support to get to the Indies. At the end of the 19th century, it became the base of the United States, but as it was located utterly close to Japan, at the beginning of World War II the Japanese Empire kicked the Americans out; who then returned with full force at the end of the conflict. After being the scene of several battles in the Pacific War, the island was again governed by the US, and it was from Guam’s fearsome Andersen Air Base, that the infamous Enola Gay plane made its last adjustments before leaving for Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Today, the island still has an intense military activity, but the one who “commands” the place is tourism, and the vestiges of the past remain at the Pacific War Museum. With over 100 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, one can catch a glimpse of Guam’s 4000-year-old history by exploring the historic sites along the streets of Hågatña; unveil the tales of Two Lovers Point; or dive deeper into the local Chamorro heritage through cultural demonstrations.
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The United States has territories that, although belonging to the country, are located a little further from its mainland borders, and the island of Guam is one of these ¬¬places. Unlike Hawaii, which is still relatively near the US coast, Guam is situated farther afield, on another continent. The...