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Guam
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Guam
US Territory of Guam
Pacific
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Geography
Area: 541 sq km
Most southerly and largest island of the Marianas Archipelago; 6,000 km west of Hawaii. Also included here (but not as part of Guam itself) are the three tiny US Territories of Johnston Island (2.8 sq km; 1,300 km from Hawaii), Midway Island (5.2 sq km; 2,350 km) and Wake Island (6.5 sq km; 3,700 km).
Population: 179,893 Annual Growth: 1.31%
Capital: Agana
Urbanites: 93.2%
Peoples
Peoples: 13 (8% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Chamorro; English Languages: 8 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian
| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 173,939 | 96.69 | 1.3 |
| Evangelicals | 25,621 | 14.2 | 0.6 |
Challenges for Prayer
The influx of US culture, with all of its pros and cons, has irrevocably shaped Guam. There is an increasing presence of wealth and tourism, but also gambling, substance abuse and prostitution/sex trafficking. With the American military presence increasing on the island, these issues will only intensify in the future. Pray for biblical righteousness to shape Guam’s society and public life.
For an additional 5 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Guam.
