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(Last updated: 8 May 2010)


Current business situation

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Guam. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.

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Country facts

Capital city: Hagatna
Surface area: 541.3 sq km
Population: 180,865
Official language(s): English, Chamorro
Head of State: President Barack H Obama
Head of Government: Lieutenant Governor Dr Michael W. Cruz
Guam's principal export destinations: Japan, Singapore, UK
Guam's principal import sources: Singapore, South Korea, Japan
(Source: CIA - The World Fact Book)

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Economic climate

For the latest key economic indicators and statistics, please see the CIA World Fact Book.

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Political climate

Guam is a self-governing territory of the US and its inhabitants are citizens of the US, although they are not permitted to vote in US presidential elections. Guam sends a non-voting delegate to the US House of Representatives, elected every two years.

(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade- country brief)

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