Guam is one of the principal U.S. defense bastions in the western Pacific Ocean and is the site of extensive naval, army, and air force installations. Petroleum refining, ship repairing, and other service industries to the military establishment form a major part of the local economy. Farming and fishing are relatively well developed. Vegetables, citrus and tropical fruits, coconuts, and sugarcane are grown, and livestock, especially poultry, is raised. Manufactures include textiles, cement, and plastics.
Tourism is of growing importance.
Historical Map probably used by the early sovereign government of Spain during the mid-19th century. The spelling of each area or village within the map was probably dictated by the Spanish Government of the time. Although the spelling of each village differs from present day, majority of the pronounciation has still remained the same. In 1990, the population of Guam was 133,152, including military personnel and dependents. The administrative center, Hagatna, is located on the western coast north of Apra Harbor.