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Which islands make up the main territory of Guadeloupe?
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The main territory of Guadeloupe consists of two primary islands: Basse-Terre to the west and Grande-Terre to the east. These two islands are separated by a narrow channel known as the Salée River.12
While these twin islands form the core of the territory, the broader group of islands also includes:
- Marie-Galante (southeast)
- La Désirade (east)
- The Saintes Islands, which comprise Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas (south)12