Guam

 

The island of Guam is located in the western Pacific Ocean, the largest in the Mariana Islands archipelago. Guam retains the status of an unincorporated organized territory of the United States of America (not part of the United States, but is its possession).

 

Language.

Official languages: English and Chamorro.

 

Time.

The time difference between Moscow (the capital of Russia) and Hagatna (the capital of Guam) is seven hours.

 

 

Population.

159,358 people (2010)

Ethnic composition: Chamorro, Filipino, white, Puerto Rican, Chuuk, Korean, Chinese, Japanese.

 

Religion.

Approximately 85% of the population of the island identify themselves as Catholics, there are Protestants, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, atheists.

 

Climate.

Tropical monsoon. The average annual air temperature is from + 24 C to + 27 C.

It rains from May to November. Typhoons may come from the Pacific Ocean and then head to Southeast Asia.

 

Currency.

U.S. dollar.

 

Visa regime.

Russians can enter Guam without a visa and stay there for no more than 45 days (the purpose is tourism or a private trip).

It is illegal to travel to the United States from Guam (unless you have a visa or residence permit).

 

Customs regulations.

Any currency can be imported and exported without restrictions. Gold can only be transported with a declaration.

Perishable products, meat and meat products, instant noodles dry cannot be imported into Guam. Weapons and ammunition can only be imported with a license. It is forbidden to import drugs and drugs containing narcotic substances.

Animals can only be imported with a special visa. For cats and dogs, a special veterinary certificate of international standard is issued with a mention of the vaccination against rabies, a certificate of immunization against plague and pneumonia, a document on the absence of parasites and signs of infectious diseases.

No duty can be imported: up to 50 cigars, up to 3 bottles of alcohol, perfumes in reasonable quantities, other goods worth no more than $ 1000.

 

 

Resorts.

The island of Guam seems to be created for a luxurious holiday: there is a picturesque nature, a comfortable climate, a warm ocean, endless beaches, a variety of activities for travelers (winderfing, parasailing, golf).

For example, in Guam you can go diving - see the rich underwater world of the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants: sea devils, seahorses, sea snakes, groupers and consider coral reefs. For extreme diving suitable harbors, which sank during the First World War, the cruiser "Kormoran" and the Japanese ship Tokai Maru.

On a sea trip you can meet kind dolphins, fishing in the open ocean is available for everyone. Fans of self-swimming on the sea have the opportunity to rent a proa-coat for swimming off the coast. Marine conservation zones - (Tumon Bay, Sasa Bay, Pati Point, Piti Bomb Holes, Achang Reef).

Travelers can go to the south of the island - in the humid rainforest, there is a summit of an ancient volcano, rivers flow and waterfalls thunder, or you can see coconut trees on the coast.

 

Kitchen.

On the island, fish and seafood dishes are popular (shrimp, octopuses, squid, mussels), they are fried, boiled, baked. On Guam, seafood paellas, rolls are often prepared; sandwiches and fried slices of breadfruit are served for a snack.

Meat is fried, for example, in soy sauce, garlic, with pepper. Bprebecue is often cooked on wood made of tangam tangam wood, which gives food a special aroma, and red rice with onions and garlic can be served on the side.

The local signature dish - kadon-peak - is a spicy chicken stew that is pre-marinated in coconut milk, vinegar and pepper. On the island, sauces are often used: kelagen is a sauce that is added to all second dishes. It is prepared from lemon juice, palm oil, onions, grated coconut and a mixture of local peppers. Finadene is a sauce of red pepper, soy, green onions.

Coconut candy is a common sweet dish, dessert is made from grated coconut flesh with sugar. Islanders love baked fruits, bananas with chocolate, pies with cassava and custard, fruit salads from avocado, guava, mango, pineapple, caitino, dokduk, Jamaican plum, pomegranates, etc.

Local wine is made from coconut (“tuba”).

Traditions.

Guam's culture and customs are influenced by indigenous Chamorro and United States traditions. In recent years, the island’s government has been trying to maintain and develop local culture, such as the unique facial expressions and gestures of ibro.

The traditional form of greeting is a handshake. After eating, locals often chew the leaves of betel (betel palm).

The attitude towards clothing on the island of Guam is calm and democratic: in official institutions you can wear pants with a shirt and a long dress, swimsuits are not worn in the city.