Map
Hazards
Past Events
Earthquake (2004): 1 killed
Tropical Storm Lenny (1999): 5 killed;
heavy wave damage
Hurricane Luis (1995): 5 killed; moderate
damage
Hurricane Hugo (1989): 5 killed; 80 injured;
11,000 left homeless
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Environmental Concerns
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Profile
| Coordinates |
16 15 N, 61 35 W |
| Area |
1,780 km2 |
| Terrain |
Basse-Terre is volcanic in origin with interior
mountains; Grande-Terre is low-limestone formation;
most of the seven other islands are volcanic in
origin |
| Population |
448,713 |
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Government Strategies
Disaster preparedness and emergency response is handled by the
Department of Civil Defence.
Country Contacts
Caribbean Multi-Media Library (Lameca)
54, rue Amadee Fengard
BP 464
97109 Basse-Terre
0590-99-3747
Fax: 0590-99-3748
E-mail: courier@lameca.org
http://www.lameca.org
Inter-Ministerial Defense and Civil Protection Service
Basse-Terre
0590-99-3940
Fax:
E-mail:
http://www.guadeloupe.pref.gouv.fr
Additional Resources
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