island in the southern Marianas; unincorporated U.S. territory containing extensive U.S. military facilities; capital Hagåtña area 209 square miles (541 square kilometers), population 159,358

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“Guam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Guam. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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