Lebanese Guadeloupeans (; ) are Guadeloupeans and citizens of Lebanese origin or descent. Guadeloupeans Arabs are mainly from Lebanon and Syria. Guadeloupe has the largest Lebanese and Syrian population in French Antilles.
History From the 1870s onwards, a new wave of emigration joined the various groups of people who made up the population of the French Antilles and French Guiana. This migration originated in the Near East and was a direct consequence of religious conflicts, the policies of the Turkish authorities, and difficulties related to the economy and population growth.
Economics The Lebanese community has become established within Guadeloupean society and has participated in the local economy. Over approximately 150 years, Lebanese immigrants and their descendants have contributed to the social and economic development of Guadeloupe. Many of the community's early members migrated from the former Ottoman Empire, citing political persecution and economic difficulties as factors in their migration.
See also Lebanese diaspora Demographics of Guadeloupe
References
External links Thestatesmanonline: Explosions à Beyrouth : l'émotion des Libanais installés en Outre-mer