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1. • • Shaped like a butterfly, Guadeloupe is actually two large islands connected by a bridge over the Rivière Salée. The eastern side, Grande Terre, includes soft rolling terrain, cane fields, sensational white sand beaches, resort areas and Guadeloupe's largest city, Pointe-a-Pitre.
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   What does Guadeloupe look like?

   • Shaped like a butterfly, Guadeloupe is actually two large islands connected by a bridge over the Rivière Salée. The eastern side, Grande Terre, includes soft rolling terrain, cane fields, sensational white sand beaches, resort areas and Guadeloupe's largest city, Pointe-a-Pitre.

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   What islands are in Guadeloupe?

   • The main territory of Guadeloupe consists of the twin islands of Basse-Terre to the west and Grande-Terre to the east. The two are separated by a narrow channel called the Salée River. Other islands in the group are Marie-Galante to the southeast, La Désirade to the east, and the Saintes Islands (Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas) to the south.

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   Where is Guadeloupe located?

   • A French oversees territory, this island group is made up of two main islands: Grande-Terre in the east and Basse-Terre, located to the west, where you'll find many of Guadeloupe's tourist attractions and lodging. There are also photogenic smaller islands like Les Saintes and La Desirade, which offer more natural attractions.

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   What makes Guadeloupe unique?

   • On both halves of the butterfly, friendly West Indian hospitality and delicious cuisine enhance the natural wonders of Guadeloupe. In its official status, the Départment of Guadeloupe is an archipelago of French possessions. This collection includes the islands of Les Saintes, La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Guadeloupe itself.

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   Does Guadeloupe have a border?

   • Consisting entirely of small islands, Guadeloupe has shared no land border with any other nation or territory. The closest nation to Guadeloupe is Dominica in the south and Montserrat to the north. The Salée River separates the two main islands from one another.

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   How big is Guadeloupe?

   • The western wing, Basse-Terre, is 811 sq. km (312 sq. mi) and the eastern wing, Grande-Terre, is 567 sq. km (218 sq. mi). The population of Guadeloupe proper is approximately 415,000. The figure for all of Guadeloupe, including the offshore islands of Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and Désirade, is approximately 449,000.

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   Aug 29, 2017 · Stunning beaches, soaring mountains, superb food and spectacular diving are shared over the five main islands, each of which has its own special character and different reasons to visit.

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   An archipelago of over a dozen sun-kissed islands, Guadeloupe is a varied place to holiday, with everything from deserted beaches to jungle-wreathed mountains. The country's two main islands look like the wings of a butterfly and are joined together by just a couple of bridges and a mangrove swamp. Grande-Terre, the eastern of the two islands ...

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Terre-de-Haut Island. The eastern Les Saintes island, Terre-de-Haut, pictured here, has a European vibe throughout. The pastel-colored homes and colorful fishing boats here all make for picture-perfect photo ops. The island's main village is Bourg des Saints, which overlooks a beautiful crescent-shaped, blue bay.

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   6 days ago · The main territory of Guadeloupe consists of the twin islands of Basse-Terre to the west and Grande-Terre to the east, the two being separated by a narrow channel, the Salée River. Other islands in the group are Marie-Galante to the southeast, La Désirade to the east, and the Saintes

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   Shaped like a butterfly, Guadeloupe is actually two large islands connected by a bridge over the Rivière Salée. The eastern side, Grande Terre, includes soft rolling terrain, cane fields, sensational white sand beaches, resort areas and Guadeloupe's largest city, Pointe-a-Pitre.

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    Jul 16, 2020 · While there are five islands that technically make up the Guadeloupe archipelago, the territory is separated into two main islands: Grande Terre and Basse Terre. The mountainous Basse Terre provides perfect contrast with sunnier Basse Terre where you’ll find stunning beaches and immense sugar cane fields.

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    Dec 16, 2023 · The Guadeloupe Archipelago includes the large butterfly-shaped principal islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre and numerous smaller islands. Consisting entirely of small islands, Guadeloupe has shared no land border with any other nation or territory.