Guadeloupe is a French overseas department in the Caribbean Sea, in the Leeward Islands. It is made up of the islands of Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Maria-Galante and some outer islands.
A bridge connects Basse-Terre and Grande Terre, the largest of the islands.
Guadeloupe has an area of 687 square miles (1,780 square kilometers.)
There is a tropical climate, which is moderated by trade winds from the Caribbean.
Guadeloupe experiences hurricanes.
The capital of Guadeloupe is Basse-Terre City.
465,000 people live in Guadeloupe.
French is the official language. Creole is also spoken.
Most of the people are Christian.
A large portion of Guadeloupe's income comes from tourism.
It also receives subsidies from France.
Rum, sugar and bananas are major exports.
Guadeloupe's official currency is the euro.
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