 Guadeloupe
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
16 15 N, 61 35 W |
| Area |
total: 1,780 sq km land: 1,706 sq km water: 74 sq km note: Guadeloupe is an archipelago of nine inhabited islands, including Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Desirade, Iles des Saintes (2), Saint-Barthelemy, Iles de la Petite Terre, and Saint-Martin (French part of the island of Saint Martin) |
| Climate |
subtropical tempered by trade winds; moderately high humidity |
| 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 |
| Population |
452,776 (July 2006 est.) |
| Languages |
French (official) 99%, Creole patois |
| Imports |
foodstuffs, fuels, vehicles, clothing and other consumer goods, construction materials |
| Exports |
bananas, sugar, rum, melons, spring water |
| Hazards |
hurricanes (June to October); Soufriere de Guadeloupe is an active volcano |
| Resources |
cultivable land, beaches and climate that foster tourism |
| Geography |
a narrow channel, the Riviere Salee, divides Guadeloupe proper into two islands: the larger, western Basse-Terre and the smaller, eastern Grande-Terre |
| Nationality |
noun: Guadeloupian(s) adjective: Guadeloupe |
| Capital |
Basse-Terre |
| Internet Country Code |
.gp |
| Internet Users |
79,000 (2005) |
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