Guadeloupe
General Facts
Area: 1,628 km2 (629 sq miles)
Capital City: Basse-Terre
Population: 402,119 (2013 census)
Official Languages: French
Boarding Countries: None (Island)
Coastline: 306 km (190 miles)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Government: Regional Council
Climate
The climate is tropical, hot and humid all year round, with a relatively cool and dry season from January to mid-April and a hot, humid and rainy season from mid-June to mid-November. The average monthly temperatures remain remarkably stable, varying by only about 3º C (5º F) year-round. The average air temperatures in coastal areas range from 22º to 30º C (72º to 86º F) and in inland areas, from 19º to 27º C (66º to 81º F).
Five Largest Cities/Towns:
1. Les Abymes (63,058)
2. Baie-Mahault (30,551)
3. Le Gosier (28,698)
4. Petit-Bourg (24,994)
5. Sainte-Anne (22,859)
