Guadeloupe facts for kids
Guadeloupe is part of France in the Caribbean Sea. It is made up of five islands. The capital is Basse-Terre.
Arawak Native Americans first lived on the islands. Most died when Europeans came. Guadeloupe was first governed by the French Company of the American Islands. It was then taken over by England, given to Sweden, and given back to France.
Today, most of the people in Guadeloupe are Roman Catholic and are of African descent.
- 71%: African or Multiracial (European, African, Chinese, East Indian, Amerindians, and others).
- 15%: East Indian
- 9%: European
- 2%: Middle Easterns
- 3%: Chinese
Images for kids
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Ancient petroglyph in Baillif
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The Battle of the Saintes was fought between France and Britain in 1782.
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Maryse Condé, historical fiction author
See also
In Spanish: Guadalupe (Francia) para niños
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