Hagåtña, Guam

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hag-t-a-guam

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Hagåtña, Guam?Approximately 1,000 residents (as of recent estimates)
2. What is the capital of Hagåtña, Guam?Hagåtña
3. What language do people speak in Hagåtña, Guam?English and Chamorro
4. What money is used in Hagåtña, Guam?United States Dollar (USD)
5. Which continent is Hagåtña, Guam in?Oceania
6. What is the historical significance?Former primary population center of Guam from the 18th to mid-20th century

Unincorporated Territory: A U.S. territory without a permanent constitution or the full rights of U.S. states.
Seat of Government: The principal location where the administrative functions and legislative bodies of a government are situated.
Commercial District: An area within a city or town primarily dedicated to business, trade, and retail activities.
Demographics: The statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, such as age or income.