Guadeloupe is actually several islands grouped together which are stunningly beautiful. Lakes, waterfalls, vivid green forests and colorful tropical flowers are all part of the scenery. The volcanic peaks add to the mystique and charm of Guadeloupe. Sometimes British and sometimes French, Guadeloupe is now definitely French with a particular flair for Normandy.
Capital: Basse-Terre
Population: 445,000
Area: 530 square miles
Language: French
Time: + 1 hour from New York
Electricity: 220 Volts 50 Hz
Geography: Guadeloupe is a butterfly shape combination of two large islands with several very small islets. The island of basse-Terre where the administrative capital is found has a volcano named Grand Soufriere at its center. |
