Guadeloupe by Allison Davis (Student) https://padlet.com/allisondavis/y3oxruslw2ct Made by Ally Davis en-us 2018-09-05 20:59:57 UTC 2018-09-12 14:39:49 UTC hello@padlet.com My google doc allisondavis https://padlet.com/allisondavis/y3oxruslw2ct/wish/278672532 2018-09-06 23:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/allisondavis/y3oxruslw2ct/wish/278672532 Location allisondavis https://padlet.com/allisondavis/y3oxruslw2ct/wish/278672685
  •  421 kilometers off the West coast of Mexico 
  • Pacific Ocean
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  • Basse-terre
  • Population: 449,101 people as of 2018
  • Languages: French, little English, locals speak crèole 
  • Economy: Government services are important, main source tourism, manufacturing and agriculture account for few jobs
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  • insular region of France 
  • Leeward Islands, part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean
  • Speak French because it’s part of France 
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  • part of the European Union
  • head of state is the President of the French Republic
  • Prefect (resident at the Prefecture building in Basse-Terre) as his representative
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  • variety of seafood, chicken, lamb, callaloo 
  • French, Indian, Caribbean, and African inspired cuisine 
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  • Carnival- starts on Epiphany and ends on Ash Wednesday 
  • People of all professions join a carnival festivity
  • Shrove Tuesday- Tuesday before Ash Wednesday 
  • Feasting and celebration 
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  •  Zouk is the symbol of identity
  • African roots
  • Soul “Gwo-Katie” drum 
  • Caribbean music 80’s 
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  •  writers, and artists painting is huge
  • Saint- John Perse famous writer/Nobel Prize for Literature
  • colors of sea, sky, and sand inspire paintings
  • museums across the islands showcase paintings from local artists
  •  Most regional styles are done in charcoal and oil paints 
  • crafts are important
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  • Guadeloupe is believed to have some of the best sites for scuba diving in the world 
  • There is an active volcano called La Soufriere, on the island Basse-Terre
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