Trivia in Guam

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Oceania / Oceania

National symbols

Flag: A dark blue field with a red border and a central oval seal depicting a traditional sailing canoe, a palm tree, and Apra Harbor seascape.

Guam Flag

Emblem: The Great Seal of Guam featuring an elliptical emblem with a gambir palm and sailing canoe.

Guam Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • The entire island can be traversed from north to south in about an hour and a half by car.
  • Postal codes use the same ZIP code system as the U.S. mainland, allowing local Amazon orders.
  • Many McDonald's are open 24 hours, though some close from midnight to 6 am on Sundays.
  • Mount Lamlam is one of the mountains with the greatest 'elevation from seafloor' in the world.
  • Phone area code starts with +1 like Hawaii, with mobile area code 671.
  • Vehicle license plates feature latte stones.
  • The legend of Two Lovers Point is called the Chamorro version of Romeo and Juliet.
  • Guam International Airport's official name is Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport.
  • Popular for seeing the westernmost 'sunrise' in the United States.
  • Official signs are in English, but recent years have seen increased Chamorro language inclusion.
  • Payless Supermarket in Guam is expanding its Japanese food section.
  • Micronesia Mall, Micronesia's largest shopping center, includes an indoor amusement park.
  • Power is 120V, 60Hz, compatible with Japanese Type A plugs.

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