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GUADELOUPE

Guadeloupe is an island in the Caribbean. It has a total area of 1,780 km2. The climate is subtropical tempered by trade winds; relatively high humidity. The terrain is Basse-Terre is volcanic in origin with interior mountains; Grand-Terre is low limestone formation. Natural resources are cultivable land, beaches, and climate that foster tourism. The religion is 95% Roman Catholic, 5% Hindu and pagan African. The language is French, Creole patois.
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