The People of Guam
The ancient Chamorros, the earliest known inhabitors of the Mariana Islands,were of Mayo-Polynesian descent originating from southeast Asia as early as 2,000 B.C. The present day Chamorros are a mixture of various ethnic compositions consisting of the many cultural groups originating from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. In 1962, the military lifted the Navy Clearing Act which allowed other ethnic groups to make Guam their home. Since that time many Filipinos, Caucasians, Japanese,Korean,Chinese, Indians, and Pacific Islanders have moved to Guam. The present population is a rich blend of many races which makes Gaum a cosmopolitan community of various customs and traditions
From Island of Guam Official Highway Map ©1982 by Government of Guam
