General Country Information ๐
Capital | Hagรฅtรฑa |
Country | Guam |
Currency | US Dollar |
Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbersโฆ ๐
Female | 50.2% |
Gdp | $4.5 billion |
Size | 544 sq km |
Population | 168,970 |
Population density | 310.4/sq km |
Kids per female | 2.1 |
City population | 93.2% |
Weather โ
Winter | 27โC |
Summer | 30โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
Main Language | Chamorro, English |
Population able to read | 99% |
Population with a college degree | 29% |
Population able to speak english | 39% |
Well-being ๐
Air quality | 82 (AQI) |
Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety ๐ฎ
LGBT friendly? | Yes |
Crime | 3.7/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
Driving side | Right |
Main airline | United Airlines |
Main airport | Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
Item | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Bottle water | $1.5 |
Cigarettes | $6 |
Burger | $10 |
Coffee | $3 |
Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Flat | $700/month |
Hotel 3 star | $80/night |
Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Cab | $15/10km |
Petrol | $1.20/l |
Rental car | $40/day |
Public transportation | $5/daypass |
Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
Type | Rate |
---|---|
Tax rate | 30% |
Vat | 4% |
Average Income ๐ผ
Income | $35000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
Is tipping required? | Yes |
Location | Tipping Amount |
---|---|
Cab | 15% |
Restaurant | 15-20% |
Bar | 15-20% |
Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
Services | 15-20% |
Digital ๐ค
Internet speed | 115.97/MBits |
Tld | .gu |
Free wifi | 7/10 |
Population with access to internet | 75% |
Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
Closing days | Sunday |
Closing times | 6:00 PM |
Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
Type | Name |
---|---|
Online shopping | Amazon |
Supermarket | Pay-Less Supermarkets |
Pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy |
Drugstore | Walgreens |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Nightlife | 7/10 |
Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
Public Parks | 8/10 |
Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports โฝ
Most popular Sport | Basketball |
Food ๐๏ธ
Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
---|---|---|
Kelaguen | Shredded chicken or fish mixed with coconut milk, onions, and peppers | $10-$15 |
Red Rice | Rice cooked with annatto seeds, giving it a reddish color | $5-$10 |
Finadene | Chicken or beef soup with vegetables and coconut milk | $10-$15 |
Chicken Kelaguen | Shredded chicken mixed with coconut milk, onions, and peppers | $10-$15 |
Pork Belly | Braised pork belly with a crispy skin | $15-$20 |
Pancit | Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat | $10-$15 |
Lumpia | Spring rolls filled with meat, vegetables, and noodles | $5-$10 |
Coconut Pie | A sweet pie with a coconut filling | $10-$15 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
---|---|---|
Red Rice Beer | A traditional beer made from fermented red rice | $5-$7 |
Coconut Water | The clear liquid from inside a coconut | $2-$3 |
Hibiscus Tea | A refreshing tea made from the flowers of the hibiscus plant | $3-$5 |
Passion Fruit Juice | A sweet and tangy juice made from the fruit of the passion fruit plant | $4-$6 |
Mango Smoothie | A creamy and refreshing smoothie made from mangoes, milk, and yogurt | $5-$7 |
Pina Colada | A classic tropical cocktail made with pineapple juice, coconut cream, and rum | $7-$9 |
Mai Tai | Another classic tropical cocktail made with rum, orange curaรงao, orgeat syrup, and lime juice | $8-$10 |
Souvenirs ๐
Souvenir | Description | Price |
---|---|---|
Chamorro Jewelry | Handmade jewelry made from shells, coral, and other natural materials | $10-$50 |
Coconut Oil | A natural moisturizer made from the oil of coconuts | $5-$15 |
Guam T-shirts | T-shirts with Guam-themed designs | $10-$20 |
Guam Coffee | Coffee beans grown and roasted in Guam | $10-$20 |
Guam Stamps | Postage stamps featuring Guamโs history and culture | $5-$15 |
Guam Pottery | Handcrafted pottery made from local clay | $10-$50 |
Guam Wood Carvings | Wooden carvings of traditional Chamorro designs | $10-$50 |
Guam Baskets | Handwoven baskets made from natural fibers | $10-$50 |
Guam Hats | Hats made from local materials, such as palm leaves or pandanus | $10-$20 |
Guam Sarongs | Traditional wrap-around skirts made from colorful fabrics | $10-$20 |
Holidays ๐น
Holiday Name | Time | Description |
---|---|---|
New Yearโs Day | January 1 | The start of a new year |
Three Kings Day | January 6 | The day the Three Wise Men visited the baby Jesus |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Third Monday in January | Honors the civil rights leader |
Presidents Day | Third Monday in February | Honors all U.S. presidents |
Guam Discovery Day | March 6 | Commemorates the discovery of Guam by Ferdinand Magellan |
Easter Sunday | March or April | The day Jesus Christ rose from the dead |
Memorial Day | Last Monday in May | Honors those who have died in military service |
Independence Day | July 4 | The anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence |
Labor Day | First Monday in September | Honors the American labor movement |
Columbus Day | Second Monday in October | Honors Christopher Columbusโs discovery of the Americas |
Veterans Day | November 11 | Honors all veterans of the U.S. military |
Thanksgiving Day | Fourth Thursday in November | A day to give thanks for the harvest and other blessings |
Christmas Day | December 25 | The day Jesus Christ was born |
News ๐ฐ
Medium | Name |
---|---|
Newspaper | Pacific Daily News |
Online news | Guam News |
Tv | KUAM-TV |
Radio | K57 |