Geography
Guadeloupe is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 16.25, -61.583333; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Basse-Terre
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 378.6 thousand
- Area
- 1,628 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +590
- Internet TLD
- .gp
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Guadeloupe map preview: 16.25, -61.58
People and Culture
Guadeloupe uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Guadeloupe varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Guadeloupe is recorded with the official name Guadeloupe. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Basse-Terre
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Basse-Terre
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Guadeloupe is grouped under North America.
- Guadeloupe has a listed area of 1,628 km².
- Guadeloupe is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Guadeloupe
What is the capital of Guadeloupe?
The capital of Guadeloupe is Basse-Terre.
What continent is Guadeloupe in?
Guadeloupe is in North America.
What currency does Guadeloupe use?
Guadeloupe uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Guadeloupe?
French is listed for Guadeloupe in this database.