Country Details
| Land Area |
1,706 sq km |
Population |
422496 |
| Capital City |
Basse-Terre |
People |
black or mulatto 90%, white 5%, East Indian, Lebanese, Chinese less than 5% |
| Language |
French (official) 99%, Creole patois |
Religion |
Roman Catholic 95%, Hindu and pagan African 4%, Protestant 1% |
| Government Type |
NA |
Life Expectancy |
77.16 years |
| HIV/AIDS Rate |
NA% |
GNP per Capita |
$9,000 |
| Currency |
French franc (FRF); euro (EUR) |
Major Exports |
bananas, sugar, rum |
| National Holiday |
Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) |
Dialing Code |
590 |
| Electricity |
110/220V |
Malaria Risk |
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| Water Quality |
Unsafe |
Inoculations |
Polio, Typhoid, Hepatitis A |
| Crime |
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Driving License |
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| Photography |
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Entry Regs |
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| Time Zone |
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