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This island in the Pacific Ocean has an area of 200 sq. miles, and a population of 130,000. Its inhabitants are considered U.S. citizens, and they have one delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is the eastern-most U.S. territory in the world

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GUAM — geography

This island's unique position in the Pacific Ocean makes it a fascinating piece of United States geography. With an area of roughly 210 square miles and a population that has grown to over 153,000, it is a significant U.S. territory. The indigenous people of Guam are the Chamorro, who have a rich history on the island dating back thousands of years. Today, the island is a multicultural hub.

As an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States, individuals born on the island are considered U.S. citizens. This status affords them many of the rights of citizenship, though they do not vote in presidential elections. To ensure their interests are represented in the federal government, the territory elects a non-voting delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. This delegate can introduce legislation and speak on the House floor, providing a voice for the island's residents in Washington, D.C.

The claim of being the "eastern-most" U.S. territory is an interesting geographical distinction. Because it lies on the other side of the 180th meridian, it is technically in the Eastern Hemisphere. This has led to the popular slogan, "Where America's Day Begins," as it is one of the first places in the United States to see the sunrise. However, it is also considered the westernmost point of the United States as measured from the nation's geographic center. This dual identity makes it a unique and important part of the United States.