Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is an archipelago in the Caribbean that comes under the overseas department and region of France. Guadeloupe consists of various uninhabited islands and six inhabited islands. In a recent study that has been published on the island, it states that due to the arrival of the colonists from Europe caused around 50 to 70% reptile to go extinct on the island.

Q1. How was the study conducted to determine the mass reptile extinction on the island?

The study was conducted by carbon dating and studying the fossils of the reptiles in and around the islands. The study states that the extinction of the reptile population occurred over the last five hundred years.

Q2. What is the major economic source of the Guadeloupe archipelago?

Tourism is the major source of income in these islands which is followed by agriculture and its exports such as banana, eggplant, cocoa, jack fruit, etc. Also some manufactured goods such as sugar, rum, cement, furniture, etc are also exported.

Q3. What is the currency of the Guadeloupe Islands?

As it comes under France and hence forms an extension of the European Union, the official currency of the islands is Euro. French is also the official language of these islands.

Q4. What is the meaning of overseas department and region?

Overseas department and regions of France are part of France, but not of the main French mainland in Europe. These regions enjoy the same status as that of mainland France.