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3. www.britannica.com › place › GuadeloupeGuadeloupe | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Currency, & Facts

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   Apr 9, 2024 · The main territory of Guadeloupe consists of the twin islands of Basse-Terre to the west and Grande-Terre to the east. The two are separated by a narrow channel called the Salée River. Other islands in the group are Marie-Galante to the southeast, La Désirade to the east, and the Saintes Islands (Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas) to the south.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GuadeloupeGuadeloupe - Wikipedia

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   Guadeloupe is an archipelago of more than 12 islands, as well as islets and rocks situated where the northeastern Caribbean Sea meets the western Atlantic Ocean. [4] It is located in the Leeward Islands in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles, a partly volcanic island arc.

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   • Prefecture: Basse-Terre

   • Country: France

5. www.worldatlas.com › maps › guadeloupeGuadeloupe Maps & Facts - World Atlas

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   Dec 16, 2023 · A few small rivers do exist on the island, however. few small rivers (streams) drain the island of Basse-Terre. Several beaches and bays fringe the island’s coastline. La Grande Soufriere an active volcano located on the main island of Basse-Terre is the tallest point in Guadeloupe. Standing at an elevation of 4,813 ft (1,467m), it is the ...

6. www.nationsonline.org › oneworld › guadeloupeGuadeloupe - Destination Caribbean islands, West Indies

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   Guadeloupe is an archipelago consisting of seven islands, including Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Desirade, Iles des Saintes, and Iles de la Petite Terre. Guadeloupe has been a French possession since 1635. In 1946 it became an overseas department of France.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geography_of_GuadeloupeGeography of Guadeloupe - Wikipedia

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   Geography of Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is an archipelago of more than 12 islands, as well as islets and rocks situated where the northeastern Caribbean Sea meets the western Atlantic Ocean. [1] It is located in the Leeward Islands in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles, a partly volcanic island arc. To the north lie Antigua and Barbuda and ...

8. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › a-guide-to-theA guide to the islands of Guadeloupe - Lonely Planet

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   Nov 11, 2017 · A guide to the islands of Guadeloupe. Magnificent Guadeloupe, the southernmost of the Leeward Islands and the European Union’s largest territory in North America, has more than its fair share of natural beauty even by Caribbean standards. Stunning beaches, soaring mountains, superb food and spectacular diving are shared over the five main ...

9. frenchcaribbean.com › Guadeloupe › Helpful-InfoGuadeloupe | Description, Beaches, History | French Caribbean

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   In its official status, the Départment of Guadeloupe is an archipelago of French possessions. This collection includes the islands of Les Saintes, La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Guadeloupe itself. In practice however, the name Guadeloupe simply refers to the butterfly-shaped destination. Guadeloupe is located 3075 km (1845 mi) from New York ...