United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Guadeloupe (2004)
“ 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. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Guadeloupe (2004)
“ Economy Guadeloupe Economy - overview: The Caribbean 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 ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Guadeloupe (2004)
“ NAelections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; the presidents of the General and Regional Councils are elected by the members of those councilshead of government: President of the General Council Jacques GILLOT (since 26 March 2001) ”
