Guam

Guam is a US territory in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an island destination and a strategic military base.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the approaching Super Typhoon Bavi, which has prompted evacuations on the island.

Latest on Guam

• Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches
• a "super typhoon" was projected to bulldoze through the US Pacific territories
• Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area at around 10.00am (0000 GMT) on Monday with winds of 260 kilometres (160 miles) per hour – equivalent to a category 5 hurricane – and gusts of up to 315kph
• Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam

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