Guam: Geography#
| Location | Oceania, island in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines |
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| Geographic Coordinates | 13 28 N, 144 47 E 13.466666,144.78334 |
| Land boundaries | 0 km |
| Coastline | 125.5 km |
| Elevation Extremes | lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m highest point: Mount Lamlam 406 m |
| Highest Mountains | |
| Terrain | volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; relatively flat coralline limestone plateau (source of most fresh water), with steep coastal cliffs and narrow coastal plains in north, low hills in center, mountains in south |
| Natural Hazards | frequent squalls during rainy season; relatively rare but potentially destructive typhoons (June to December) |
| Natural Resource | aquatic wildlife (supporting tourism), fishing (largely undeveloped) |
| Land Use | arable land: 1.85% permanent crops: 16.67% other: 81.48% (2011) |
| Climate | tropical marine; generally warm and humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season (January to June), rainy season (July to December); little seasonal temperature variation |
| Irrigated Land | 2 sq km (2011) |
| Renewable Water Resources | NA |
| Environment_CurrentIssues | extirpation of native bird population by the rapid proliferation of the brown tree snake, an exotic, invasive species |
| Environment - international agreements | NA |
| Large Cities | |
| Geography-note | largest and southernmost island in the Mariana Islands archipelago; strategic location in western North Pacific Ocean |