Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe's capital is Basse-Terre two of its major cities is Grande-Bourgeois and Le Moule. It was and is still being controlled by France. The official language is French.
Cities
Geography
Location
Guadeloupe is located near the Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.
Physical Features
Soufriere de Guadeloupe
This is an active stratovolcanoe which last erupted in 1976. It caused everyone living near it to evacuate, but there were no casualties.
Riviere Salee
This river divides Guadeloupe into two islands.
Carpet Falls
Carbet Falls is a series of waterfalls on the Carbet River in Guadeloupe.
Political and Deplomacy Information
Guadeloupe's type of government is a democratic republic. The president of Guadeloupe is Jaques Gillot. The country is on good terms with others because they export lots of goods with other countries.
Economic and Trade Information
Guadeloupe's currency is euros. The economic system is capitalism. They import food, fuels, vehicles, clothing and other consumer goods, and construction materials from France, Germany, U.S.A., Japan, and the Netherland Antilles. Guadeloupe export bananas, sugar, and rum to France, Martinique, and the U.S.
Tourist Information
People should visit Guadeloupe because of the many beaches, tropical climate, and land marks like the Soufriere de Guadeloupe and the Carbet Falls because of the beautiful views and interesting sights.