National Symbols of Guam

Last updated on August 27th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

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Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
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Location

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Guam is a country in North America. The people of Guam are called Guamanians. The country is situated in Oceania, an island in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Guam has also been influenced. The etymology of Guam can be defined as; From Spanish, from Chamorro Guåhan, meaning “a place that has” or “a place of resources”.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Guam include Chamorro, Filipino, and Chuukese.

Freedom Air is the national airline of Guam. The national colors of the country are dark blue and red. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is GUM.

Guam is known for its crystal-clear ocean waters and beaches. The national dish of Guam is Kelaguen, and the national instrument of Guam is Belembaotuyan.

The country has the time zone UTC+10:00 (ChST) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Guam is divided into 19 villages. Dededo is Guam’s largest city, while Hagåtña serves as the capital.

The literacy rate in Guam is 99.4%.

The country’s total area is 540 km² (210 sq mi), and the total population is 168,783. The country’s average elevation is 500 ft (150 meters), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; a relatively flat coralline limestone plateau (source of most freshwater), with steep coastal cliffs and narrow coastal plains in the north, low hills in the center, mountains in the south. The country’s usual climate is tropical marine; generally warm and humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season (January to June), rainy season (July to December); little seasonal temperature variation.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Guam has 125.5 km of coastline.

The United States Dollar serves as the national unit of currency. The domain for Guam is .gu and the country code is +1. The coconut tree is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. Guam Museum (Department of Chamorro Affairs) serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. Guam Museum (Department of Chamorro Affairs) is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Guam is the Mestiza, and 21 July is designated as National Day. In Guam, the majority of the population practices Catholicism Protestantism, and Buddhism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Guam has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Fruit Dove is both the national bird and animal of Guam. The national flower is Paperflower. The national tree of Guam is the Ifit, and the highest peak is Mount Lamlam.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Guam is Santa Marian Kamalen.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Guam and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Baseball is considered the country’s national sport.

Jesus Baza Dueñas is the founder of Guam. The country’s national anthem was written by Ramon Manalisay Sablan (English), Lagrimas Untalan (Chamorro), and composed by Ramon Manalisay Sablan.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Guam is the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The country’s national hero is Ferdinand Magellan.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Marianas Trench Marine National Monument is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Guam is a member of the Pacific Community (PC). Guam collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Where America’s Day Begins” whereas, “Tånó I’ Man Chamorro – “Land of the Chamorro” is the official motto of the country.

Lou Leon Guerrero (Governor) is the current Prime minister of Guam, and Joe Biden is the President.

Guam has declared Chamorro as the country’s official language.

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Country information

Official name(s)	Guam
Alternative name(s)	Guahan (Chamorro)
Regional location	Oceania, an island in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines
Country name etymology	From Spanish, from Chamorro Guåhan, meaning "a place that has" or "a place of resources"
Climate	Tropical marine; generally warm and humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season (January to June), rainy season (July to December); little seasonal temperature variation
Terrain	Volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; a relatively flat coralline limestone plateau (source of most freshwater), with steep coastal cliffs and narrow coastal plains in the north, low hills in the center, mountains in the south
Population	168,783
National Day	21 Jul 1944
Language(s)	Chamorro
Religion	Catholicism Protestantism, Buddhism, and other
Country code	+1
Literacy rate	99.4%
Currency	United States Dollar
Capital city	Hagåtña
ISO	GUM
Domain(TLD)	.gu
Ethnicity	Chamorro, Filipino, and Chuukese
Head of government	Governor
Nationality	Guamanian
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	540 km² (210 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+10:00 (ChST)
Average elevation	500 ft (150 metres)
Coastline	125.5 km
Mains electricity	110 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Guam

Motto of Guam

Tånó I' Man Chamorro - "Land of the Chamorro"

National animal of Guam

The National animal of Guam is Fruit Dove

National flower of Guam

The National flower of Guam is Paperflower. Botanical name is Bougainvillea.

National bird of Guam

The National bird of Guam is Fruit Dove

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Guamanian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Listen to the silence… It speaks.

When we show our respect for other living things, they respond with respect for us.

Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness .

Walk tall as the trees.

Looking upwards, I am filled with strength.

May the Great Spirit bless all who enter there.

Listen to your heart… It knows.

Honor the sacred.

May beauty surround you both.

Treat yourself and each other with respect.

The ones that matter most are the children.

Most of us do not look as handsome to others as we do to ourselves.

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