Basse-Terre

:Basse-Terre should not be confused with Basseterre on St Kitts.

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Basse-Terre is the name of the western of the two largest islands of Guadeloupe. Population: 175,000.

Related Topics:
Island - Guadeloupe

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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.

Related Topics:
Rainfall - Guinness World Records - 26 November - 1970

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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.

Related Topics:
La Grande Soufrière - Lesser Antilles - Volcano

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