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Guadeloupe Capital: Basse-Terre Population: 452,776 The Geography of Guadeloupe Total Size: 1,780 square km Size Comparison: 10 times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 16 15 N, 61 35 W World Region: Central America and the Caribbean General Terrain: Basse-Terre is volcanic in origin with interior mountains; Grande-Terre is low limestone formation; most of the seven other islands are volcanic in origin Geographical Low Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Soufriere 1,484 m Climate: subtropical tempered by trade winds; moderately high humidity The People of Guadeloupe Type of Government: NA Languages Spoken: French (official) 99%, Creole patois Independence: none (overseas department of France) National Holiday: Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) Nationality: Guadeloupian(s) Religions: Roman Catholic 95%, Hindu and pagan African 4%, Protestant 1% Economy of Guadeloupe Major Industries: construction, cement, rum, sugar, tourism Agricultural Products: bananas, sugarcane, tropical fruits and vegetables; cattle, pigs, goats Natural Resources: cultivable land, beaches and climate that foster tourism Major Exports: bananas, sugar, rum, melons, spring water Major Imports: foodstuffs, fuels, vehicles, clothing and other consumer goods, construction materials Currency: euro (EUR) National GDP: $3,513,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $147,800,000 Brief History of Guadeloupe: Guadeloupe has been a French possession since 1635. The island of Saint Martin is shared with the Netherlands; its southern portion is named Sint Maarten and is part of the Netherlands Antilles and its northern portion is named Saint-Martin and is part of Guadeloupe Back to Geography Home Page

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