The rising Sun stands for the dawning of a new era.
The colors are Black for their African Heritage, the blue for the Caribbean Sea, the White for their sandy beaches and the red for the energy of their people.
The V shape is for Victory.
What is Guadeloupe known for?
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Guadeloupe
- Guadeloupe, overseas département and overseas region of France consisting of a group of islands in the Lesser Antilles chain in the eastern Caribbean Sea.
- The nearest neighbours of the principal islands are the British overseas territory of Montserrat to the northwest and the republic of Dominica to the south.
- The island of Martinique, also a French overseas département, lies about 74 miles (120 km) to the south.
Guadeloupe has so much to offer, here are some of the things Guadeloupe is known for.
- La Soufrière: Hiking through the rainforest to the misty summit of this brooding active volcano.
- Deshaies: Nourishing your inner gourmet and encountering boaties from around the world in this charming fishing village.
- Pigeon Island: Exploring Jacques Cousteau's underwater reserve in a snorkel mask or with the aqualung he invented.
- Terre-de-Haut: Discovering the gorgeous beaches of this mountainous island full of low-key sophistication and Caribbean history.
- Chutes du Carbet: Hiking through the rainforest on well-marked trails to see this wonderful double waterfall.
- Marie-Galante: Finding your own slice of beach heaven on the unspoiled sands of this much-overlooked island.
- La Désirade: Escaping the mainland's crowds for the day on the beaches of this little slice of paradise.
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