Geography of Guadeloupe

Continental shelf of Guadeloupe is approximately 0 km² (around 0 mi²). Guadeloupe is located in North America. North America is found entirely in the Northern hemisphere and almost entirely in the Western hemisphere. North American countries include, but are not limited to, Canada, Mexico, and The United States. Guadeloupe is not a landlocked country. It means that is is bordered by at least one major body of water. The average elevation range of Guadeloupe is 742 m (2,435 ft).

Neighbors

Total length of land borders of Guadeloupe is 0 kilometers (~0 miles). Guadeloupe has no land borders, meaning that it also has no neighbouring countries in the traditional sense of the word.

Cities

The capital city of Guadeloupe is Basse-Terre.

Elevation

The average elevation range of Guadeloupe is 742 m (2,435 ft). The highest point of Guadeloupe is La Grande Soufrière, with its official height being 1484 m (4,869 ft). The lowest point of Guadeloupe is Caribbean Sea. The elevation difference between the highest (La Grande Soufrière) and lowest (Caribbean Sea) points of Guadeloupe is 1484 m (2 ft).

Area

The continental shelf of Guadeloupe is approximately 0 km² (around 0 mi²).

Forest and arable land

Read our section on climate to discover what parameters affect these and other biomes of the country.

Natural resources

The most notable natural resources found in Guadeloupe are arable land, pleasant beaches.