What is Guadeloupe?

Guadeloupe (/ ˌ ɡ w ɒ d ə ˈ l uː p /; French pronunciation: ; Antillean Creole: Gwadloup) is an insular region of France located in the Leeward Islands, part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. read more

Guadeloupe is a dependant territory of France. The population of Guadeloupe is 405,500 (2008) and the nation has a density of 249 people per square kilometer. The currency of Guadeloupe is the Euro (EUR). The dialing code for the country is 590 and the top level internet domain for sites is .gp. read more

Guadeloupe: Urban-ruralEncyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Economy. Government services are central to the island’s economy, which is primarily sustained by the salaries of officials and by French aid in the form of allocations and grants. Tourism, which has grown in importance, is the main source of foreign exchange. read more