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Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Guadeloupe on November 3, 1493 - and over 500 years later - it's one of the most popular travel destinations in the Caribbean.

Though initial efforts to colonize the area failed, it was finally annexed by the French in 1674, and declared an official overseas department in 1946.

The Guadeloupe Archipelago includes the large islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, the nearby islands of Marie-Galante and La Desirade and numerous smaller islands.

It also includes the island of Saint Barthelemy (not shown), and the French controlled part of the island of Saint Martin (not shown).

The Guadeloupe cuisine and surroundings are decidedly French, and the beaches, casinos and nightlife are all first-class.

Pigeon Island and the Jacques Cousteau Underwater Park are considered one of the world's best dive destinations, and local sailing conditions are unrivaled in the Caribbean.

The bustling port city of Pointe-A-Pitre is the main entry point, and it's crammed with local markets, shops and cruise ship passengers.

The Guadeloupe pages and maps are currently being revised, however you can read more about it here!

Facts and Figures

Official Name Guadeloupe, a French overseas department

Population 440,000

Capital City Basse-Terre (12,000)

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Languages French (official), Creole Patois, English is common in most hotels and visitor areas

Latitude/Longitude 16º 15N, 61º 35W

Currency Euro

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Religions Catholic (95%), others

Land Area 629 sq miles (1,629 sq km)

Landforms Basse-Terre is lush, with dense forested areas. It's dominated by a single (still-active) volcano, La Soufriere. It stands at 4,687 ft. (1,484m).

Grande-Terre is mostly a flat limestone-base island, with a few coastal mangrove swamps north of Point-a-Pitre. The other smaller islands are hilly and volcanic in origin. A few small rivers (streams) drain Basse-Terre.

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Maps

Guadeloupe Outline Map here

Guadeloupe Large Map here

Guadeloupe CIA Map here!

French West Indies Map here

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Suggested Links

Guadeloupe (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Guadeloupe (points of interest) here!

Guadeloupe Photo Tour here!

Guadeloupe Sailing here!

Guadeloupe Surfing here!

Guadeloupe Tourism here!

Climate Guadeloupe weather is warm throughout the year with daily highs near 81º. Early mornings and late evenings are somewhat cooler (December-March). There is only a 5 degree difference between Summer and Winter temperatures and humidity is quite manageable.

Caribbean islands are all subject to the occasional hurricane (July-October) and moderate rainfall is commonplace during this period.