La Guadeloupe By Shanyque Lennon Location of Guadeloupe  Caribbean Islands in eastern Caribbean Sea  South east of Puerto Rico  Guaealoupe is a group.

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La Guadeloupe By Shanyque Lennon

Location of Guadeloupe  Caribbean Islands in eastern Caribbean Sea  South east of Puerto Rico  Guaealoupe is a group of 9 islands

Geography  Grand-Terre has low limestone formation  Basse-Terre is volcanic with mountains  The other 7 islands have volcanic orgins  Grand and Basse Terres 2 major islands  Marie-Galante is the 3 rd major island

Government  Guadeloupe has a democratic government.  Franck Perriez is chief officer  Dominique Larifla is president of Gen. Council  Lucette Michaux –Chevry –President of Reg. Council  Reigonal and gen. council are the legislative branch

Government  The chief of state- Francois Mitterrand

$ Money $  Guadeloupe uses the euro  One US dollar equals in euros  One euro = $1.22 in US dollars

Natural Resources  Banannas  Sugar is used for rum  Oxen

History  Since 1635 Guadeloupe has been part of France.  Guadeloupe is the first European settlement  It was claimed by the French  Sighted in 1493 by Columbus  In 1635 the first sugar mill was built

History  In the 19 th century Guadeloupe was prosperous

Food  Fresh seafood is on most menus.  Specialties include:  shellfish , stuffed land crab  and Stewed conch  Fete des Cuisinieres an annual culinary event,

Tourist Attractions Bourg des Saintes  Main village has beautiful blue bay  The bay overlooks a volcanic hill  White sanded beaches  European characterized houses

Tourist Attractions La Disirade Island  Coconut trees and coral protected beaches  Example of old french W. Indies  Hiking paths

Tourist Attractions Les Saintes  Simple undeveloped way of life  Chance to see natural enviroment  Arid climate  Many varieties of desert life

Tourist Attraction Pointe-a-plitre  19 th century buildings  Shopping opportunities  Colorfully clad inhabitants

My Experience  Guadeloupe has been unlike anything.  The food was excellent!  I loved the shopping!  Guadeloupe is beautiful  I loved the fresh coconuts  The fresh bananas were sweet!