Guadelope

Capital City: Basse-Terre

People: Black/Mulatto75%, White 11%, Tamil/East Indian 9%, Lebanese/Syrians 3% Chinese/others 2%

Religion: Roman Catholic 91%, Protestant 5%, Hindu/African 4%, Jehovah's Witnesses 2%

Language: French, Creole, English

Currency: Euro Dollar

Electrical Voltage: 220 volts

How to get there: Several daily flights go to the Guadeloupe Islands from the airport of Paris Orly to the international airport and to the local airport Pôle Caraïbes close to Pointe-à-Pitre. The direct flight lasts 8 hours. Three airline companies propose flights to this destination from Paris.

Weather: The Guadeloupe islands have two seasons – "carême" which is dry and "l'hivernage" which is wet.
The dry season runs from mid-February until mid-August, then the wet season takes over until mid-February.

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: The Guadeloupe islands are part of France, and, as such, part of Europe. An identity card or a valid passport is all that is required for French citizens.
For European Union and Swiss nationals, a passport without a visa, an official identity card or a valid French residence permit is required. For citizens of countries outside the European Union, you need a valid passport (and a visa in the case of some countries).

Getting Around: Taxis, Bus, Car Rentals, Bicycles, Bikes

Tourism Website: http://www.lesilesdeguadeloupe.com/2/Home-guadeloupe.htm

Medical Facilities: Health and medical facilities are substantial and up-to-date. There are plenty of pharmacies to help with minor ailments. General practitioners and specialists are available just about everywhere. You will find their addresses and telephone numbers in directories or by asking in the place you are staying.
There is a University Hospital Center in Pointe-à-Pitre on Grande-Terre, a hospital on Basse-Terre and several clinics.

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