Guadeloupe is an overseas region of France located in the Caribbean Sea. It consists of nine islands with a total population of around 400,000 people. The main islands are Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, which are separated by a narrow channel. Tourism and agriculture, especially bananas, are the primary economic activities. Guadeloupe has been under French control since 1635 and uses the Euro currency.

3. Overseas region of France Capital Basse-Terre Official language French Government - Head of state Nicolas Sarkozy - President of the regional government Victorin Lurel - President of the regional counsil Jacques Gillot Area - Total 1628,4 km² Population - 2008 400.736 hab. Currency Euro Time zone -4 (UTC) Internet code .gp

5. G uadeloupe Archipelago of nine islands in the Caribbean Sea. It has 435 thousand inhabitants living mainly from tourism and agriculture. Guadeloupe was discovered by Columbus in 1493. Since 1635 is under French rule. The main territory of Guadeloupe consists of two islands: Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, separated by a narrow channel. The government of Guadalupe is organized like that of France. The politicians are elected by the people. These are the deputies who will represent them in France with the head of state.

13. Although there is a significant mixing of cultures in the archipelago, the population is mainly catholic.

14. Religion Church in Guadeloupe Our Lady of Guadeloupe