Hello ladies and gents this is the Viking telling you that today we are talking about
Guadeloupe
Ideally situated in the northern Caribbean Sea, the gorgeous islands of Guadeloupe have drawn international travelers for decades. Never heard of it? It’s time to discover this stunning place. So if you’re curious, keep reading to discover our top 10 facts about Guadeloupe.
1. Guadeloupe is an archipelago
Rather than being just one island, Guadeloupe is actually made up of six! Part of the French West Indies and covering 1,628 square kilometers, Guadeloupe is quite a sizeable archipelago for the Caribbean. Feel like island hopping? It’s just a quick flight or ferry ride between the islands, and all of them are inhabited.
2. Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly
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.
One of the top facts about Guadeloupe is that it resembles a butterfly when seen from above! You’d have to be pretty lucky to score an aerial view like that though.
3. Guadeloupe is home to an active volcano
Guadeloupe is a tropical paradise, but it doesn’t come without natural wonders as well. There are currently 19 active volcanoes in the lesser Antilles, and Guadeloupe is home to one of the most impressive.
Located on Basse Terre, La Soufrière stands 1,467 meters high, making it one of the tallest peaks in the Caribbean. While the volcano is active, the last eruption was back in 1977.
4. There are only two seasons in Guadeloupe
Due to its tropical climate, Guadeloupe only recognizes two seasons during the year. From January to June, the island archipelago has the dry season, called “Lent”. And during the months from July to December, there is the wet season which locals call “Winter”.
If you’re planning to visit Guadeloupe, the best time by far is during the dry season. The weather is still plenty warm in the dry season with the average temperature staying around 27°C (around 80°F).
5. Guadeloupe is actually considered part of France
One of the most interesting facts about Guadeloupe is that the archipelago is technically considered a part of France. Yes, that’s right. France actually has five such ‘overseas territories’: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyane, Reunion, and Mayotte.
This idea of overseas territories dates back to French colonialism, but today these places are considered part of France, and the E.U. Residents of all overseas territories are French citizens and hold the same rights as citizens in mainland France.
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking
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