GUADELOUPE

CURRENCY: French Francs (FF).

EXCHANGE RATE: FF 5.70 = US $1.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: French, Creole.

POPULATION: 330,000.

CAPITAL: Basse-Terre.

INTERNATIONAL CODE: TELEPHONE 590.

CURRENCY CONTROLS: The French Franc is fully convertible and may be freely imported and exported.However, amounts exceeding FF 50,000 or the equivalent in foreign currencies must be declared upon entering or leaving the country.

GAMING INFORMATION: There are two casinos on Guadeloupe: one each in St.Francois and Gosier.Junkets are not allowed.Drinks are available, but they are not free.

CLIMATE: Tropical weather with average temperatures varying between a low 72' F (22'c) and a high of 86? F (30?c), temperate by the trade winds that keep the humidity at a comfortable level.

VISITOR INFORMATION: French West Indies Tourist Board, 610 5th Ave., New York NY 10020.

Tel: (212) 757-1125.

HOW TO GET THERE: Flights to Le Raizer Int'l Airport (PTP) 2 miles / 3 km northeast of Point-a-Pitre.