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Travel to Micronesia: The Region At-A-Glance

1 Comment / Australia & Pacific, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Practical Traveler, Travel Spotlight / By Ashley Tippins

Travel to Micronesia: The Region At-A-Glance Many travelers may be familiar with the tropical paradise of Polynesia, but far fewer are familiar with Micronesia, one of Polynesia’s counterparts in Oceania lying mostly north of the equator. The region is home to thousands of tiny islands and islets stretching across thousands of miles, from Kiribati in …

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Spotlight On: Travel to Guam

Leave a Comment / Guam, Travel Spotlight, United States / By Stephen Lioy

Spotlight On: Travel to Guam Official Name: Guam, or Guåhån in the local Chamorro language. Location: Western Pacific Ocean, part of the Mariana Islands and Micronesia. Noteworthy Facts: Still a major U.S. military site, nearly one-third of Guam’s land area is either controlled by the military or presently occupied by its personnel. Independence: Guam is …

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