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💼 Economy & Development

Hub of economic activity in Guam with numerous shopping complexes and businesses. US military holds 29% of Guam's land—installations are Pacific's most strategic. Home to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Naval Communications Station, and Andersen Air Force Base. Major tourism destination with popular weekend flea market.

📜 History

Chamorro name "Dedidu" may derive from Spanish "dedo" (finger) or Chamorro words for "heel" or "tiptoe." Transformed from small pre-war farming community to major center after WWII. Andersen Air Force Base brought profound changes. Guam ceded to US in 1898; US citizenship granted to Chamorros in 1950. Guam National Wildlife Refuge headquarters located here.