Guam

Land · Oceanië

Inwonertal 153.836

Oppervlakte 542 km²

Tijdzone Pacific/Guam

Officiële website guam.gov

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Guam's Absolute Essentials

Guam’s landscape is defined by its Spanish colonial history and strategic Pacific location. This collection features 19 essential sites, including the 19th-century Fort Santa Agueda and the Agana Spanish Bridge. The island's wartime legacy is preserved at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park and unique underwater sites like the SMS Cormoran and Tokai Maru shipwrecks. Natural landmarks range from the northern limestone cliffs of Ritidian Point to the inland Sigua Falls, while local culture is highlighted through the Umatac Outdoor Library and modern Chamorro fusion cuisine.

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Beaches and Shipwrecks

Guam's coastline offers a diverse mix of secluded sandy shores and historically significant underwater sites. Apra Harbor contains the unique pairing of the SMS Cormoran II and the Tokai Maru, the only site in the world where shipwrecks from two different World Wars touch. The island's beaches range from the rugged limestone cliffs of Tagachan to the iconic mushroom-shaped rock formations at Tanguisson. Many sites, such as Haputo and Jinapsan, are located within ecological reserves or military installations, preserving their natural coral reefs and archaeological remains.

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Guam's Historical Sites

Guam's landscape preserves centuries of history, from the Spanish colonial era to the Pacific theater of World War II. This collection includes 19th-century fortifications like Fort Santa Agueda and Fort Soledad, which protected the island's coastline. The Agana Spanish Bridge and the Umatac Outdoor Library highlight unique architectural developments under Spanish and American administrations. World War II history is represented by Japanese pillboxes and beach defenses, while monuments like the Atantano Shrine and Magellan Monument mark significant cultural encounters and political exiles.

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Significant Religious Sites

Guam’s religious landscape reflects a deep Spanish colonial history and modern spiritual diversity. This collection highlights the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica, which stands on the site of the island's first Catholic mission from 1669, alongside the historic Atantano Shrine. The list also features various denominational sites including Baptist, Jehovah’s Witness, and Latter-day Saints houses of worship, spanning from the central hub of Hagåtña to the southern villages of Santa Rita and Talofofo.

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Guam's Scenic Parks and Peaks

Guam’s landscape transitions from northern limestone plateaus to southern volcanic mountains. This selection highlights the island's diverse topography, featuring the northernmost cliffs of Ritidian Point and the historic heights of Mount Alifan. It includes significant sites like Ga'an Point, part of the War in the Pacific National Historical Park, and cultural landmarks such as Two Lovers Point. These locations offer expansive views of the Philippine Sea and Pacific Ocean while preserving ecological reserves and ancient Chamorro archaeological heritage.

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