Guam - Military
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesGuam is located Oceania, island in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. The climate is 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. The terrain is 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.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually
This entry gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually - male : 1,665
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually - female : 1,547 (2008 est.)
Military - note
This entry includes miscellaneous military information of significance not included elsewhere.Military - note : defense is the responsibility of the US
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