Editing Transport in Guadeloupe

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As an [[archipelago]], [[Guadeloupe]] depends on several systems of [[public transport]]. The two islands that make up Guadeloupe proper - [[Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe|Grande-Terre]] and [[Basse-Terre]] - have an extensive road network, while water and air transportation connects to the outer islands as well as international destinations.

==Road transport==
Guadeloupe uses [[Left- and right-hand traffic|right-hand traffic]]. Of the 2,082&nbsp;km of roads in the region, the majority (1,742&nbsp;km) are paved and are well-maintained. As Guadeloupe is a [[Overseas France|French-administered territory]], road signs and directions are written in [[French language|French]]. The two main islands of [[Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe|Grande-Terre]] and [[Basse-Terre]] are connected by the N1 and N11 highways. Winding roads are common, and in Basse-Terre, the mountain roads have especially sharp turns.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Driving in Guadeloupe|url=https://www.sixt.co.uk/magazine/tips/driving-tips-guadeloupe/|access-date=23 December 2020|website=Sixt car hire}}</ref>

Karu'lis operates several [[Public transport bus service|bus routes]] across Grande-Terre (including direct services to and around Basse-Terre), and a small route runs on the north-eastern island of [[La Désirade]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=[French] Lines and schedules|url=https://www.karulis.com/vos-lignes/|access-date=23 December 2020|website=karulis.com}}</ref>

==Rail transport==
There are no public railways in Guadeloupe. A public railway line between Pointe-à-Pitre and Le Moule (Grande-Terre) was proposed but was later scrapped.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The Railways of Guadeloupe 2014 |url=https://www.internationalsteam.co.uk/trains/guadeloupe03.htm |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=www.internationalsteam.co.uk}}</ref> Some plantations operate private railways.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Guadeloupe - People {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Guadeloupe/People |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref>  There exists a tourist railway that is operational (as of 2014) from Beauport, Port Louis to de Poyen.<ref name=":0" /> The construction of a tramway was planned with two lines: one between the Abymes and the Memorial in Pointe-à-Pître; the other between Baie-Mahault and Gosier. This project was later abandoned due to High-service buses being preferred over the tramway.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cap Excellence doit renoncer à son projet de tramway |url=https://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/guadeloupe/cap-excellence-doit-renoncer-son-projet-tramway-554497.html |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=Guadeloupe la 1ère |language=fr-FR}}</ref>

==Water transport==

The [[container terminal]] Port de Jarry, in [[Pointe-à-Pitre]], is Guadeloupe's primary port for cargo and [[cruise ship]] passengers. It handles more than 95% of Guadeloupe's trade.<ref>{{Cite web|title=[French] Extension of the port of Guadeloupe to support economic development|url=https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/fr/projects/france/extension-of-guadeloupe-port-to-support-economic-development|access-date=23 December 2020|website=European Commission}}</ref> Basse-Terre city contains a smaller sea port which also handles passengers.

Ferries connect Guadeloupe proper to the outer islands of [[La Désirade]], [[Marie-Galante]], and [[Îles des Saintes]], as well as other [[Caribbean]] ports.<ref name="Fodor’s Travel h544">{{cite web | title=Plan your trip online | website=Fodor’s Travel | url=https://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/guadeloupe/travel-tips/ferry-travel-284311190 | access-date=January 10, 2024}}</ref>

==Air transport==
[[Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport]] is the primary gateway for international travel into and out of Guadeloupe. It offers direct and chartered/seasonal flights to [[South America]], [[Caribbean|the Caribbean]], [[North America]] and [[Europe]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=[French] Destinations: Guadeloupe Airport|url=http://www.guadeloupe.aeroport.fr/les-vols/destinations.php?tmp=1&j=11|access-date=23 December 2020|website=Aéroport de Guadeloupe Pointe-à-Pitre (Caraïbes)}}</ref> It is a [[Airline hub|hub airport]] for [[Air Caraïbes]].

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