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Exploring Paradise: A Comprehensive Guide to Guam's Must-See Attractions

Guam, a tiny island in the western Pacific, is an unincorporated territory of the United States, and it offers an intriguing blend of cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and modern conveniences. Known for its warm hospitality and vibrant history, Guam is a paradise for both adventure-seekers and those looking to relax. Whether you are a history buff, a beach lover, or a foodie, this guide…

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Guam cowgirl by D.I.S.H [Twitter/X] ※Illustration shared with permission from the artist. If you like this artwork please support the artist by visiting the source.

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A U.S. Marine looks up from his foxhole at his husky scouting dog during the Battle of Guam in August 1944.

(Photo by W. Eugene Smith)

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「Guam Cowgirl」 by D.I.S.H | Twitter

๑ Permission to reprint was given by the artist ✔.

[nagunkgunk]

rejoice, for i have drawn another ko'ko' bird

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Bach Do / Dishwasher1910

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My type of cheerleader

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Ko'ko' bird (Guam Rail) is a critically endangered species in the Mariana Islands. Once considered extinct in the wild, a few are now found on Cocos Island off Guam. Currently the bulk of the population is in captive breeding programs. They are mainly threatened by invasive snakes & feral cats.

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It's long past time for America to either grant its territories greater autonomy, or statehood (the choice, of course, should be left to the residents of those territories).

Territories of mostly non-white people with second class citizenship are a relic of the colonial past.

Personally, I hope for statehood. I think Old Glory would look pretty damn fine with 56 stars!

FYI, the current populations of the US territories (plus DC) which do not have statehood, and what their Congressional representation would be, is (approximately) as follows:

Puerto Rico: 3, 239, 985 people. Four Congressional Representatives, 2 Senators.

DC: 689, 545 people. 1 Congressional Representative, 2 Senators.

Guam: 168,171 people. 1 Congressional Representative, 2 Senators.

American Samoa: 46,531 people. 1 Congressional Representative, 2 Senators.

Northern Mariana Islands: 44,044 people. 1 Congressional Representative, 2 Senators.

US Virgin Islands: 84,656 people. 1 Congressional Representative, 2 Senators.

Population is obviously approximate, as it changes daily. These are simply the first numbers that came up on Google when I searched today, Sunday evening on October 27th 2024.

The US currently has approximately 1 Congressional Representative per 747,000 people, and every state gets two Senators.

It has been argued that certain territories are too small to be states. However Puerto Rico's population outnumbers the states of Nevada, Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nebraska, Idaho, West Virginia, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Maine, Montana, Rhode Island, Delaware, South Dakota, North Dakota, Alaska, Vermont, and Wyoming, per Wikipedia. DC outnumbers Vermont and Wyoming.

Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands are smaller by population than any current state. However, some historic states were smaller than at least some of these when they joined.

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Guam by Nine@kanine41

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🤎💛 by サボテン [Twitter/X] ※Illustration shared with permission from the artist. If you like this artwork please support the artist by visiting the source.

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U.S. Marine PFC Patrick E. Hickey carries the tripod for a .30 Cal. Machine Gun up the ridges above Guam's Red Beach 2 in July 1944.

American Marines and Army troops had to overcome stiff resistance, from the Japanese,to retake the U.S. territory from the Japanese in 1944.

(Photo courtesy of USMC)

[nagunkgunk]

KO'KO' TIME

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In celebration of their recent release back into the wild for the first time in many decades, may I suggest: the Guam Sihek!

Oh wow, I hadn't heard about that, that's spectacular! I couldn't find info on them having been released out of their transitional aviaries on Palmyra Atoll (as of 9/6/2024, when I am queuing up this post), but the fact that they've arrived there is huge. If they have been released and I missed it, I'd love if someone linked me to it!! I'm excited now :)