The United States dollar denoted by the ISO 4217 code USD is the official currency of Guam. It is also referred to as the American dollar and is the official currency of the United States of America as well. One dollar is divided into hundred cents or pennies.
Guam is in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. The island's capital is Hagatna. Guam is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands.
Health insurance is strongly advised, owing to the high cost of health care. There is one civilian hospital, the Guam Memorial Hospital, and a number of private clinics, as well as some medical facilities run for US military personnel. For emergencies dial 911.