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Name and Origins
Name and Origins
Guadeloupe was named after a Spanish Monastery, Santa Maria de Guadeloupe, by Christopher Columbus following his second voyage in 1493.
Capital City
Capital City
Basse Terre is the capital of Guadeloupe. It's role is more political and institutional. The local government offices and regional administration are located heavily there. This emphasizes the geographical divide between Basse Terre, and Pointe-a-Pitre (more tourism based).
Currency: Euros (€)
Currency: Euros (€)
As a French overseas region, Guadeloupe uses the Euro (EUR) as their official currency. Coins range from 1 cent to 2 euros, and colorful banknotes from € 5 to € 500.
Population
Population
Guadeloupe - 378,561
United States - 342,965,718
New York State - 19,867,248
City of New York - 8,478,072
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