United States Tourism

Guam is a beautiful island in the Pacific, with pleasant, tropical climate and breath-taking scenery. Guam holds true to the phrase “Where America’s Day Begins”, offering both American stability and Islander hospitality.

Guam is the southernmost and largest of the islands in the Mariana archipelago, a group of 15 islands located within approximately three hours of major Asian cities. Included are selected cities and their distances from Guam Manila, Philippines, 1,597 miles 12,555 km) west Tokyo, Japan. 1,558 miles (2,493 km) south-southeast; Seoul, Korea, 1,992 miles (2,590 km) southeast; Taipei, Taiwan, 1,246 miles (2,077km) northwest; and, Hong Kong 2,026 miles (3,376 km) northwest.

Guam lies 13 degrees 38 minutes North latitude and 144 degrees 44 minutes East longitude . The island is the western most territory of the United States and 15 hours ahead of the Eastern Seaboard Time Zone. Hence, the popular slogan is often used: Guam, Where America's Day Begins.

Currency
US Dollar

Climate
Between 75-86 degrees Fahrenheit (26-30 degrees Celsius) Averaging 81 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius)

Seasons
Dry season between Jan. & May; rainy season between October & December.

Rainfall
Annual average is approximately 80 inches (2,509 millimeters)

Land Area
212 square miles ( 549 square kilometers )

Official Languages
English and Chamorro

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Guam Tourism