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| Government Type |
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| Legal System |
French legal system |
| Currency |
euro (EUR); French franc (FRF) |
| Economic Overview |
The economy depends on agriculture, tourism, light industry, and services. It also depends on France for large subsidies and imports. Tourism is a key industry, with most tourists from the US; an increasingly large number of cruise ships visit the islands. The traditional sugarcane crop is slowly being replaced by other crops, such as bananas (which now supply about 50% of export earnings), eggplant, and flowers. Other vegetables and root crops are cultivated for local consumption, although Guadeloupe is still dependent on imported food, mainly from France. Light industry features sugar and rum production. Most manufactured goods and fuel are imported. Unemployment is especially high among the young. Hurricanes periodically devastate the economy. |
| Natural Resources |
cultivable land, beaches and climate that foster tourism |
| Primary Industries |
construction, cement, rum, sugar, tourism |
| Agricultural Products |
bananas, sugarcane, tropical fruits and vegetables; cattle, pigs, goats |
| Import Commodities |
foodstuffs, fuels, vehicles, clothing and other consumer goods, construction materials |
| Export Commodities |
bananas, sugar, rum |
| Export Partners |
France 60%, Martinique 18%, US 4% (1999) |
| AIRPORTS of Guadeloupe |
| Point-a-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport |
International, Cargo Only, Pointe-à-Pitre 5km (3miles), Position 16°15´51"N, 061°31´33"W, Elevation 11m (36ft),21 Aircraft Stands |
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