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Basse-Terre
Basse-Terre:''Basse-Terre should not be confused with Basseterre on St Kitts.''
'''Basse-Terre''' is the name of the western of the two largest islands of Guadeloupe. Population: 175,000.
'''Rainfall.''' Although it is difficult to measure rainfall in short periods of time, the Guinness World Records 2005 lists Basse-Terre as having the record for the most intense rainfall in a short period recorded by modern methods. On 26 November 1970, 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain fell in one minute at Basse-Terre.
'''Mountain.''' La Grande Soufrière, the tallest mountain in the Lesser Antilles, is located on the island. It rises to 4,813 ft (1,467 m) high. It is an active volcano.
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'''Basse-Terre''' is also the ''préfecture'' (administrative capital) of France's Caribbean ''overseas département'' of Guadeloupe, which is on Basse-Terre island.
With a population of approximately 13,000 it is also one of the most beautiful cities in the Caribbean.
The city was founded in 1643. It was destroyed many times as a consequence of the Anglo-French wars. It has remained a very charming city up till this day.
Category:Caribbean islands
Category:Guadeloupe
Category:Communes of Guadeloupe
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