An archipelago and overseas region of France located in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico.
Guadeloupe was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and became a French colony in 1635. It has remained under French control, except for brief p ...
Longitude: -61.5833
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Guadeloupe:
2,969.016 km
Terrain:
A mix of mountainous areas on Basse-Terre, dominated by the active volcano La Grande Soufrière, and flat plains on Grande-Terre, which are primarily used for agriculture.
Natural Resources:
Arable land for agriculture, including banana and sugarcane plantations, as well as beautiful beaches and marine resources that support a strong tourism industry.
Industries:
The economy is driven by agriculture (especially bananas and sugarcane), tourism, and services. Guadeloupe also benefits from substantial French subsidies and development funds.
Population: 400,132
The population is unevenly distributed, with the majority living in the urbanized areas of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre.
Area: 1,628 km2
slightly larger than the U.S. state of Rhode Island
Guadeloupe consists of two main islands, Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, separated by a narrow sea channel called the Salt River, along with smaller islands like La Désirade, Les Saintes, and Marie-Galante.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
The official language is French, and a significant portion of the population also speaks Antillean Creole.
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Basse-Terre
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:38 am (GMT-04:00)
The unofficial flag of Guadeloupe is a green field with a yellow sun and a black bird with a fleur-de-lis.
Bordering Countries
Guadeloupe has no bordering countries.
Visiting Guadeloupe
You're in for a treat! Guadeloupe is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to May. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Diverse marine life and coral reefs
- Cyclone season from June to November
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited infrastructure and services
- 4HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Guadeloupean cuisine features seafood, rice, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include bokit and colombo.
- Freshly caught fish and spices are widely enjoyed.
- Relax on the beaches of Sainte-Anne
- Explore the La Soufrière volcano
- Dive in the Jacques Cousteau Underwater Reserve
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