Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe (/ɡwɑːdəˈluːp/; French: [ɡwad(ə)lup]) is an archipelago and overseas department and region of France in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands, Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and the Îles des Saintes, as well as many uninhabited islands and outcroppings.
Etymology
The name "Guadeloupe" is derived from the Arawak word "Karukera" meaning "island of beautiful waters". It was later named "Guadeloupe" by Christopher Columbus in 1493, after the Spanish town of Guadalupe in Extremadura.
Health Care in Guadeloupe
Health care in Guadeloupe is managed by the French Social Security system, which provides universal health care coverage to all residents. The main hospital is the University Hospital of Pointe-à-Pitre, which provides a full range of medical services. There are also numerous clinics and private practices throughout the islands.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Guadeloupe
- Wikipedia's article - Guadeloupe
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