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What Languages Are Spoken on Guam?

Located 3,958 miles from Hawaii in an isolated archipelago called the Mariana Islands, the island of Guam is the first place that sun touches U.S. soil every morning. Considering Guam is located so far from the U.S. mainland, you might wonder things like:   What is it like to live on Guam? Find out in our Guam Insider’s Guide! What kind of things are there to do on Guam? Read up on Guam activities and attractions. Who were the original inhabitants of Guam? Discover more about the CHamoru people. Do people on Guam speak English? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer that final question and give you a tour of the most common languages spoken on Guam. By taking...

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Seven of Guam’s Best Beaches – One for Every Day of the Week!

Do you have a full week on Guam and time to explore? We have the list for you!  Along its 110 miles of coastline, Guam has at least 40 beaches and by some estimates as many as 50. Just think… you could visit a different beach every day for a month and still not see every single one of Guam’s amazing beaches. In fact, there are so many beaches Guam that you’ll find one for every type of beach-goer. Whether you’re a sun-worshipper, an adventurer, a sports enthusiast, the family cruise director, a romantic, or someone who enjoys the beach with a side of rum, we’ve got a beach for you!    So clear your calendar—and enjoy a week’s worth best beaches on Guam.  Monday: Secluded Tanguisson Beach to Start a the Week ...

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Exploring the Beautiful Island of Guam: 10 Things to Do, Activities, and Attractions

Whether you’re one of the ~1.5 million visitors who vacation on Guam each year or a resident looking for new activities to enjoy, you’ll find plenty to do on the gorgeous Pacific island of Guam. The island has long been known for its postcard-perfect white sand beaches and turquoise waters, but with a little research, you’ll find that Guam is so much more than its beaches. In this article, we’ll share ten of our favorite things to do, activities, and attractions on Guam. (And, don’t worry: For you beach lovers, we’ll include a few of our favorites, too!) With this list in hand, you’ll get...

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Get to Know the Island of Guam Through These 43 Numbers

Guam has been called by many different names—”Tånó I’ Man CHamoru (The Land of the CHamoru),” the “Hub of the Pacific,” and the “Island of Warriors,” among many others. If you’ve spent any time on Guam, you already have a sense of the island’s diverse roles and identities throughout its history—and the diverse peoples who call the island their home. However, if you’re considering a move to Guam, you might be searching for a better understanding of exactly what the island is like. For example, you might be curious what the weather is like on Guam, as well as how big the island is and...

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Meet Guam’s Original Inhabitants: The CHamoru People

Guam is one of the fifteen islands that make up the Mariana Islands. Today, this archipelago is divided into two U.S. political jurisdictions: the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the territory of Guam. The diverse culture of these island reflects a host of different arrivals, who brought their Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Chinese, Spanish, American and other Pacific Islander cultural practices with them to Guam and the rest of the Mariana Islands, making them a culturally diverse place to visit and live. The majority of the population of Guam, however, traces its ancestry back to the original inhabitants of the island: the CHamoru...

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Moving to Guam? Here’s Your Ultimate Guam Moving Guide!

Last Updated: 05/01/23 Whether you’re relocating for a job or seeking the tropical island lifestyle, Guam has plenty to offer. Pristine white beaches, vibrant coral reefs, plentiful retail shopping options, and a wide variety of indoor and outdoor entertainment options all make Guam an attractive place to live. When you move to Guam, you’ll also discover its unique culture. The island is a melting pot built on the foundation of the Chamorro culture of the islands’ original inhabitants. Layered on top, you’ll find colonial influences from Spain, Japan, and the U.S., plus the diverse cultures of people who have migrated from places like the Philippines,...

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