Guadeloupe Info, Lesser Antilles

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HISTORICAL English Harbour IS NESTLED AMONGST THE PALMS. ORIGINALLY DISCOVERED BY THE CARIBS THE ENGLISH TOOK THE HARBOUR WHERE THEY SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED IT AGAINST THE FRENCH. THE FORT AND THE ORIGINAL BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN RESTORED TO THEIR ORGINAL SPLENDOUR

Guadeloupe is the centre of the Caribbean's Creole culture, boasting a spirited blend of French and African influences. As well known for its sugar and rum as for its beaches and resorts, the archipelago offers an interesting mix of modern cities, rural hamlets, rainforests and secluded beaches.

Le Moule is the sixth-largest commune in the French overseas departement of Guadeloupe. It is located on the northeast side of the island of Grande-Terre. In the 1999 census, Le Moule had a population of 20,827. The commune has a land area of 82.84 km² (31.985 sq mi). The population density is 251.4 persons per km².

Pointe-a-Pitre is the largest city of Guadeloupe, an overseas region and departement of France located in the Lesser Antilles, of which it is a sous-prefecture, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Pointe-a-Pitre.