Guide to Guadeloupe
Must See Guadeloupe
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At a glance
Guadeloupe is the centre of the Caribbean's Creole culture, boasting a spirited blend of French and African influences. As well known for its sugar and rum as for its beaches and resorts, the archipelago offers an interesting mix of modern cities, rural hamlets, rainforests and secluded beaches.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Department of Guadeloupe
- Capital city:
- Basse-Terre (pop 14,000)
- Area:
- 1,780 sq km / 688 sq miles
- Population:
- 412,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC -4 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- French (official)
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic (95%), Hindu & pantheistic African
- Currency:
- Euro
- Electricity:
- 230V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- European plug with two circular metal pins
- South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin
- South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin