| Organisation / Group | Aim |
|---|---|
| International Olympic Committee | to promote the Olympic ideals and administer the Olympic games: 2012 Summer Olympics in London, UK;2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia |
| Secretariat of the Pacific Community | to serve island development in 22 Pacific countries;to develop technical assistance and professional, scientific, and research support;to build planning and management capability |
| Universal Postal Union | to promote international postal cooperation;a UN specialized agency |
Description
Guam was ceded to the US by Spain in 1898. Captured by the Japanese in 1941, it was retaken by the US three years later. The military installation on the island is one of the most strategically important US bases in the Pacific.
Government type
NA
Religions
Roman Catholic 85%, other 15% (1999 est.)
Natural Resources
aquatic wildlife (supporting tourism), fishing (largely undeveloped)
Export commodities
transshipments of refined petroleum products, construction materials, fish, food and beverage products
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