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Introduction
The Caribbean is a subregion in the middle of the Americas centered around the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean, mostly overlapping with the West Indies. Bordered by North America to the north, Central America to the west, and South America to the south, it comprises numerous islands, cays, islets, reefs, and banks. It includes the Lucayan Archipelago, Greater Antilles, and Lesser Antilles of the West Indies; the Quintana Roo islands and Belizean islands of the Yucatán Peninsula; and the Bay Islands, Miskito Cays, Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina, and Corn Islands of Central America.
It also includes the coastal areas on the continental mainland of the Americas bordering the region from the Yucatán Peninsula in North America through Central America to the Guianas in South America.
Beauty Pageants in Guadeloupe Guadeloupe has a vibrant beauty pageant scene, with two major pageant systems: Miss Guadeloupe (for Miss France) and Miss Univers/ International Guadeloupe…
Transportation System in Guadeloupe (2025 Overview) Guadeloupe’s transportation system includes road networks, ferries, buses, and air transport, but lacks a rail system. Being an archipelago (mainland…
Farming System in Guadeloupe Guadeloupe’s farming system is a mix of traditional methods, modern techniques, and sustainable practices—shaped by its tropical climate, mountainous terrain, and colonial…
Here’s a thorough look at real estate in Guadeloupe: pricing, trends, investment opportunities, and market insights. 1. Pricing Overview (updated to mid‑2025) Median Prices By Area…
Basketball in Guadeloupe While not the island’s top sport, basketball has grown significantly and now holds a strong place in Guadeloupe’s athletic scene, with active local…
Guadeloupe is not a member of FIFA, so it does not have an official FIFA World Ranking Instead, its football team is ranked using Elo rankings,…
Sports in Guadeloupe Sports play an important role in Guadeloupean culture, with both recreational and professional participation across various disciplines. While Guadeloupe is a region of…
Currency in Guadeloupe Guadeloupe uses the euro (€) as its official currency. Details: Why the Euro? Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of France, fully…
Here’s an overview of past Presidents of the Regional Council of Guadeloupe, which serves as the local executive for the region (distinct from the Departmental Council).…