What is the history of Guadeloupe?

Guadeloupe’s colonial history began when Christopher Columbus first set foot on the island in 1493. It was passed from native Arawaks to Carib Indians to the Spanish until the French expelled them and slaughtered the local population, officially claiming Guadeloupe as a colony in 1635.

What is the traditional food of Guadeloupe?

Fresh seafood is a must-try on the island nation, and other recommended dishes include stewed conch, stuffed land crabs, and a variety of curry. Considered one of the centers of culinary excellence in the Caribbean, the Guadeloupe Tourist Office has a list of some 200 recommended restaurants.

Who discovered this fruit in Guadeloupe?

‘ Pineapples first came to Europe in the 16th century, brought by none other than that intrepid traveller and explorer, Christopher Columbus. He discovered pineapples in Guadeloupe in 1493 and brought them back to Spain.

Do they speak Creole in Guadeloupe?

Antillean Creole is spoken natively, to varying degrees, in Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Îles des Saintes, Martinique, Saint-Barthélemy (St. Barts), Saint Lucia, St. In a number of countries (including Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Brazil (Lanc-Patuá) and Venezuela) the language is referred to as patois.

What does Guadeloupe produce?

The main crops are sugarcane & bananas. Large sugar plantations that produce for both export and local consumption purposes continue to dominate. Sugarcane is grown on western and central parts of Grande-Terre due to its flat lands and rainfall of 1500 to 2500 mm.

Where is Guadalupe?

Mexico
Guadalupe, city, central Nuevo León estado (state), northeastern Mexico. It lies 672 feet (205 metres) above sea level on the Santa Catarina River, about 3 miles (5 km) east of Monterrey, the state capital.

What 3 languages are spoken in Guadeloupe?

It is a popular tourist destination. The most widely spoken languages are of course French and Creole but English, Carib and other languages are also spoken in some areas but in relatively much lower numbers.