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Guadeloupe

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Gua·de·loupe  (gwdl-p, gwdl-p)
An overseas department of France comprising the islands of Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre and smaller islands in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies. Inhabited by Arawaks and later by Caribs (15th century), the islands were discovered by Columbus in 1493 and colonized by the French in 1635. Basse-Terre is the capital. Population: 453,000.
Guadeloupe [ˌgwɑːdəˈluːp]
n
(Placename) an overseas region of France in the E Caribbean, in the Leeward Islands, formed by the islands of Basse Terre and Grande Terre and their five dependencies. Capital: Basse-Terre. Pop.: 432 000 (2001 est.). Area: 1780 sq. km (687 sq. miles)
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Noun1.Guadeloupe - an island territory of France located in the eastern West IndiesGuadeloupe - an island territory of France located in the eastern West Indies; tourism is the major industry
French West Indies - the islands in the Lesser Antilles that are administered by France
Leeward Islands - a group of islands in the eastern West Indies
Translations
Guadeloupe [ˌgwɑːdəˈluːp] N → Guadalupe f
Guadeloupe
n → Guadalupe nt, → Guadelupe nt
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The rivals were born in the French-owned Caribbean island of Guadeloupe but despite their blossoming careers this will be first time they have crossed swords.
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The Guadeloupe international, who has made just one first-team appearance this season, was rewarded for his efforts at centre-half with the Bluebirds' goal.
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Alvaro Saborio scored twice to lead Costa Rica to a 5-1 victory over Guadeloupe Saturday and into the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Costa Rica reach Gold Cup semi-finals by AFP / AFP American Edition
 
 
 
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