Guam has a population that is primarily Chamorro (37.1%) and Filipino (26.3%). The economy relies heavily on tourism and U.S. military spending. During World War 2, Guam experienced two major battles in 1941 and 1944 that still impact the island today through unexploded bombs and mines. Invasive species like brown tree snakes that were accidentally introduced have damaged the local ecology. Major typhoons like Paka and Omar in the 1990s caused extensive damage. Cultural sites to visit include Talofofo Beach, Two Lovers Point, and Chamorro Village.

1. Hafa Adai!
WELCOME TO GUAM

2. Ethnic Population
37.1
26.3
11.3
6.9
6.3
12.1
Chamarro
Filipino
Other Pacific Islander
Caucasion
Other Asian
Other

3. Economy
Tourism
Aquatic
Life
US
Military
Spending
• Tourism
• Largest income source
• Mostly from Japan and military
families
• U.S. Military Spending
• Second largest income source
• Aquatic Life
• Coral
• Fishing (underdeveloped)

4. WWII History
• Two major battles
• December 8, 1941 to December 10,
1941
• July 21, 1944 to August 8, 1944
• Still dealing with effects
• Schools still have mines and bombs
• Sites like these pictured are
common
• Brown tree snakes
• Military accidentally brought them

5. Ecology
Carabao
• Not native to the island
• Caused island-wide black out
• Destroyed natural ecology
• Icon in Chamorro culture
• Agriculture
• Tourism
• Cultural and economically
important
• Largest crab in the world
• Eats coconuts and small
animals
Brown Tree Snake Coconut Crabs

6. Major Disasters
Event Injured Killed
Earthquake 71 0
Paka 100 0
Omar 200 15
• 8.2 Earthquake (1993)
• $250 million in damages
• Super Typhoon Paka (1997)
• Category 5 Super Typhoon
• $580 million in damages
• Super Typhoon Omar (1993)
• Category 4 Super Typhoon
• $561.2 million in damages

7. Sites to see
Chamorro Village
• 1 of 4 green sand beaches in
the world
• Coconut candy
• Banana leaf weaving
• Site of Guam’s most popular
legend
• Gorgeous panoramic views
Talofofo Beach Two Lovers Point

8. Culture
https://youtu.be/gkx7c8wZGgQ
• Music
• Kantan Chamorrita
• Call-and-response chant
• Clothing
• Lots of floral and coconut
• Seashells, turtle shells
• Tree bark
• Language
• Chamorro
• Heavily influenced by the Spanish

9. Sea life
• Balate (Sea cucumber)
• 950+ types of fish
• Reef sharks
• Starfish
• 300+ types of Coral
• Giant clams
• Sea turtles
• 220+ types of Algae
• Giant clams

10. Asta ki manali’e’ hit ta’lo
Until we all meet again