Guadeloupe is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Europe.

How large and how populated is Guadeloupe?

Guadeloupe covers approximately 1,628 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 378,561, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

What kind of physical setting does Guadeloupe have?

Guadeloupe is associated with the Tropical climate zone and has a recorded elevation of approximately 1,467 meters above sea level. These facts do not describe every local landscape detail, but they do provide a useful high-level picture of the environmental setting in which the location sits.

Which countries or regions are associated with Guadeloupe?

Guadeloupe is associated with the following country or countries: Guadeloupe. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Basse-Terre Island. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Guadeloupe?

The official name of Guadeloupe is Guadeloupe, and its native name is Gwadloup. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Guadeloupe?

Guadeloupe is associated with the following language codes: fr, gcf, and with the time zone America/Puerto_Rico. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Guadeloupe?

Guadeloupe is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Guadeloupe defined as an island location?

Yes. Guadeloupe is classified as an island location. Island geography often gives a place a more distinct environmental and spatial profile, which can also influence how protected areas are distributed and understood.

Is Guadeloupe considered mountainous?

Yes. Guadeloupe is classified as mountainous in the dataset. That usually suggests stronger relief, more topographic variation, and a physical setting that may support distinctive regional landscapes and park systems.

What are the main country facts for Guadeloupe?

For Guadeloupe, the capital is Basse-Terre, the largest city is Pointe-à-Pitre, and the associated currency code is EUR. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Guadeloupe in geographic datasets?

Guadeloupe is identified by the ISO code GP and the country code FR. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Guadeloupe?

Guadeloupe is associated with the following region or regions: Basse-Terre Island. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

Countries

Browse mapped protected lands and explore Guadeloupe's unique volcanic and marine landscapes.

Guadeloupe National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas Explorer

Guadeloupe, a French overseas department in the Caribbean, offers a rich tapestry of protected natural areas. This atlas entry point allows for detailed exploration of its national parks and diverse protected landscapes, highlighting their geographic distribution and regional context. Understand the mapped boundaries and terrain that define these valuable conservation areas, from volcanic peaks to marine reserves, all accessible through structured geographic discovery.

About

Explore the Geographic Spread of Guadeloupe's Protected Landscapes and Mapped Terrain

Discover National Parks and Protected Areas in Guadeloupe, French Caribbean

Explore Guadeloupe's national parks and protected areas through this geographic atlas, offering a detailed overview of the islands' conservation landscapes. MoriAtlas provides structured entries to understand the distribution of protected natural spaces across this French Caribbean region. It serves as an essential resource for discovering Guadeloupe's unique volcanic and tropical environments.

Guadeloupe is a French overseas department and region in the Caribbean, consisting of six inhabited islands and several uninhabited islets. The capital is Basse-Terre on Basse-Terre Island, while Pointe-à-Pitre serves as the largest metropolitan area and main business center. It is an outermost region of the EU and uses the euro as currency.

Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of France situated in the Caribbean. The archipelago comprises Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and the Îles des Saintes, among other smaller islands. As a French overseas department, it is fully integrated into the French Republic while also being a constituent territory of the European Union. The population was 378,561 as of January 2024.

Largest city:Pointe-à-Pitre

Currency code:EUR

ISO code:GP

Parks count

Capital

Basse-Terre

Area

1,628 km²

Population

378,561 (2,024)

Elevation

1,467 m

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

Park atlas1 park

Explore the Mapped Geography of Guadeloupe's Protected Landscapes and Island Ecosystems

National Parks and Protected Areas in Guadeloupe: A Comprehensive Atlas View

Discover the protected areas and national parks situated within Guadeloupe. This atlas provides a geography-first exploration of the islands' conservation landscapes, from volcanic terrain to marine reserves, offering a structured overview for detailed park discovery. Navigate through Guadeloupe's rich protected territories and understand their regional context within the Caribbean.

National parkGuadeloupe

Guadeloupe National Park: Volcanic Rainforest and Protected Landscape Identity

Explore mapped boundaries and regional geography.

Guadeloupe National Park stands as a significant protected landscape, primarily defined by the dramatic volcanic terrain of Basse-Terre. This atlas entry focuses on the park's vital role in preserving one of the Caribbean's most extensive tropical rainforest ecosystems, centered around the active La Soufrière volcano. Understand its mapped boundaries, unique geographic setting within the Lesser Antilles, and its importance as a national park and UNESCO biosphere reserve.

Area: 173 km²
Established: 1989
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Guadeloupe National Park Protected Area

View All Guadeloupe Parks

Landscape and environment

Understand how Guadeloupe is shaped by terrain, ecosystems, and seasonal conditions

Guadeloupe geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Guadeloupe through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Guadeloupe.

Guadeloupe geography and landscape

Guadeloupe is located in the Caribbean, south of Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat, and north of Dominica. The islands are volcanic in origin, with the active volcano La Grande Soufrière on Basse-Terre Island reaching 1,467 meters, the highest point. The terrain varies between mountainous forested areas and lower-lying plains.

Guadeloupe nature and environment

Guadeloupe features diverse natural landscapes including volcanic peaks, tropical forests, and coastal areas. The island of Basse-Terre contains significant forest cover and the active Soufrière volcano, while the surrounding waters support marine ecosystems. Several protected areas exist throughout the archipelago.

Guadeloupe climate and seasonal conditions

Guadeloupe has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, influenced by Atlantic trade winds. The region experiences a wet season typically from June to November and a drier period from December to May.

Explore this place

United Kingdom National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas

MoriAtlas facilitates the geographic exploration of national parks and protected areas within the United Kingdom. Delve into the mapped boundaries of natural landscapes, understand their regional distribution, and navigate the country's protected land entities through a structured atlas perspective. Discover the diverse geographic context of conservation efforts across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

15 parks

United Kingdom Protected Areas Atlas

Spain's National Parks and Protected Areas: A Comprehensive Geographic Atlas

Delve into the protected natural heritage of Spain through a structured atlas approach. MoriAtlas details the geographic distribution and mapped boundaries of national parks and conservation areas. Understand the regional context and landscape features that define Spain's commitment to preserving its natural terrain, offering a unique perspective for geographic discovery.

14 parks

Spain National Parks and Protected Areas

Georgia National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas Overview

This atlas entry for Georgia provides a geographic overview of its national parks and protected areas. Users can explore the mapped distribution of these conservation landscapes, understand their regional context within the Caucasus, and gain insights into the natural terrain. It serves as a structured gateway for navigating Georgia's protected territories and appreciating their geographic significance.

12 parks

Georgia National Parks Atlas

Portugal National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas Explorer

MoriAtlas offers a structured view of national parks and protected areas within Portugal. This atlas-style exploration allows you to browse the geographic distribution of these natural landscapes, understand their regional context, and access detailed mapping information. Discover the breadth of Portugal's protected lands and their unique terrain.

11 parks

Portugal National Parks and Protected Areas

Explore Ireland's National Parks and Protected Areas on the MoriAtlas

This section of MoriAtlas offers a structured view of Ireland's national parks and protected areas. Use our platform to understand the geographic distribution of protected lands across the island. Each entity is presented with detailed mapping and geographic context, facilitating comprehensive atlas-style exploration of Ireland's diverse natural landscapes and conservation areas.

7 parks

Ireland National Parks and Protected Areas

Armenia National Parks and Protected Areas: Geographic Browse

Delve into Armenia's protected natural areas with a focus on geographic structure and mapped park boundaries. MoriAtlas offers a comprehensive view of the nation's protected lands, highlighting their regional context within the Armenian Highlands and South Caucasus geography. Understand the distribution of these vital conservation zones.

4 parks

Armenia National Parks Atlas

Greenland National Parks and Protected Areas Atlas: Explore Mapped Landscapes

Delve into the structured geography of Greenland's national parks and protected areas via the MoriAtlas explorer. This resource details the mapped extent of protected regions and offers a framework for understanding their geographic context across the island. Discover the broad sweep of Greenland's conservation areas and their place within the larger Arctic landscape.

1 park

Greenland National Parks and Protected Areas

Scotland National Parks and Protected Areas: An Atlas for Geographic Exploration

Navigate Scotland's protected natural areas with MoriAtlas, your geographic atlas for country-level insights. This resource details the distribution and mapped boundaries of national parks and other significant protected lands, offering a clear view of Scotland's conservation landscape. Understand the regional context and geographic features of these important natural areas, facilitating structured exploration and discovery of the country's diverse terrain.

1 park

Explore Scotland's Protected Areas

View All MoriAtlas Countries Index

MoriAtlas Explorer

Continue Your Global Geographic Exploration with MoriAtlas Park Discovery

Dive deeper into the world's protected landscapes and national parks through MoriAtlas's structured atlas interface. Discover how continents and countries are organized, and how individual park geography fits into the broader map. Our platform is built for understanding the distribution and context of protected areas worldwide, facilitating your journey through global natural geography.

Browse next

Countries→Continents→Parks→

Global natural geography

Explore MoriAtlas Global Parks

Explore related park routes