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Background Stats: compare key data on Guam & United Kingdom

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  • Overview: A geopolitical overview of every sovereign country in the world, briefly examining their recent history and place on the global stage. The texts are taken from the BBC News website.
STAT Guam United Kingdom
Overview <p>The tropical island of Guam, a US territory in the western Pacific, is a keystone of American military strategy in the region.</p> <p>Tourism and the growing military presence on the island are the bedrock of its economy. </p> <p>Guam is an important staging post, allowing rapid access to potential flashpoints in the Koreas and in the Taiwan Strait.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16517384">Full Article</a> <p>The United Kingdom is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It has a long history as a major player in international affairs and fulfils an important role in the EU, UN and Nato.</p> <p>The twentieth century saw Britain having to redefine its place in the world. At the beginning of the century it commanded a world-wide empire as the foremost global power. </p> <p>Two world wars and the end of empire diminished its role, but the UK remains a major economic and military power, with considerable political and cultural influence around the world.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18023389">Full Article</a>

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