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La Guadeloupe

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 island s. Geography. Grand-Terre has low limestone formation Basse-Terre is volcanic with mountains

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La Guadeloupe

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  1. La Guadeloupe By Shanyque Lennon

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

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

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

  5. Government • The chief of state- Francois Mitterrand

  6. $ Money $ • Guadeloupe uses the euro • One US dollar equals 0.730608 in euros • One euro = $1.22 in US dollars

  7. Natural Resources • Banannas • Sugar is used for rum • Oxen

  8. 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

  9. History • In the 19th century Guadeloupe was prosperous

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

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

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

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

  14. Tourist Attraction Pointe-a-plitre • 19th century buildings • Shopping opportunities • Colorfully clad inhabitants

  15. 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!

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