Guadeloupe

/ˌɡwɑdəˈlup/ noun

Definition

an overseas region of France in the Caribbean, consisting of several islands

Etymology

Named by Christopher Columbus after the Spanish monastery Santa María de Guadalupe

Kelly Says

Guadeloupe got its name from a Spanish monastery - Columbus was apparently feeling quite religious when he spotted these Caribbean islands!

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