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General Country Information ๐ŸŒ

Capital Hagรฅtรฑa
Country Guam
Currency US Dollar
Main religion Roman Catholicism

In numbersโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“

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 27โˆ˜C
Summer 30โˆ˜C

Language and Education ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Main Language Chamorro, English
Population able to read 99%
Population with a college degree 29%
Population able to speak english 39%

Well-being ๐Ÿ’‰

Air quality 82 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? yes

Safety ๐Ÿ‘ฎ

LGBT friendly? Yes
Crime 3.7/10

Transportation โœˆ๏ธ

Driving side Right
Main airline United Airlines
Main airport Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport

Costs and Prices ๐Ÿค‘

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $1.5
Cigarettes $6
Burger $10
Coffee $3
Beer $5

Accomedation Costs ๐Ÿ›Œ

Type Price (USD)
Flat $700/month
Hotel 3 star $80/night
Hotel 5 star $200/night

Transportation Costs ๐Ÿš

Type Price (USD)
Cab $15/10km
Petrol $1.20/l
Rental car $40/day
Public transportation $5/daypass
Bike rental $10/day

Taxes ๐Ÿ’ธ

Type Rate
Tax rate 30%
Vat 4%

Average Income ๐Ÿ’ผ

Income $35000

Tipping ๐Ÿ’๏ธ

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 15%
Restaurant 15-20%
Bar 15-20%
Coffeeshop 10-15%
Services 15-20%

Digital ๐Ÿค–

Internet speed 115.97/MBits
Tld .gu
Free wifi 7/10
Population with access to internet 75%
Phone mobile data $20 for 10GB

Electricity ๐Ÿ”Œ

Power grid 95% (Uptime)
Sockets Type A, Type B

Shopping ๐Ÿ›’

Opening Times ๐Ÿ•ฐ

Closing days Sunday
Closing times 6:00 PM
Opening times 9:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Bars and Nightlife ๐Ÿ•บ

Closing hour of bars and clubs 2:00 AM
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife 7/10
Bars 7/10

Parks and leisure ๐ŸŽข

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 5/10
Public Parks 8/10
Swimming 9/10

Sports โšฝ

Most popular Sport Basketball

Food ๐Ÿ•๏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 ๐Ÿป๏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 ๐Ÿ‘œ

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 Guamโ€™s 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 ๐Ÿน

Holiday Name Time Description
New Yearโ€™s 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 Columbusโ€™s 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 ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Medium Name
Newspaper Pacific Daily News
Online news Guam News
Tv KUAM-TV
Radio K57