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Basse-Terre
Basse-Terre , town (1999 pop. 12,410), on Basse-Terre Island, capital of Guadeloupe , a French overseas department in the West Indies. Basse-Terre is a port that ships the products of the surrounding agricultural area. Founded by the French in 1643, it retains its French colonial atmosphere, but it... Read more
Basse-Terre
Basse-Terre , town (1999 pop. 12,410), on Basse-Terre Island, capital of Guadeloupe , a French overseas department in the West Indies. Basse-Terre is a port that ships the products of the surrounding agricultural area. Founded by the French in 1643, it retains its French colonial atmosphere, but it... Read more
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe , overseas department and administrative region of France (2005 est. pop. 449,000), 687 sq mi (1,779 sq km), in the Leeward Islands, West Indies. The department comprises the islands of Basse-Terre (Guadeloupe proper) and Grande-Terre, and the dependencies of Marie-Galante and Îles ... Read more
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis or Saint Kitts-Nevis , officially Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, island nation (2005 est. pop. 39,000), 120 sq mi (311 sq km), West Indies, in the Leeward Islands . The nation consists of the islands of Saint Kitts, also called Saint Christopher (68 sq mi/176 sq km),... Read more

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Basseterre
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Basseterre town (1990 est. pop. 15,500), capital of St. Kitts and Nevis , on St. Kitts island, West Indies. It is one of the chief commercial depots of the Leeward Islands . Sugar refining is the leading industry. Basseterre was founded by the French in 1627.
St. Kitts and Nevis
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the World ...Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Major City: Basseterre Other City: Charlestown INTRODUCTION Christopher...federation and return to British control. MAJOR CITY Basseterre Basseterre is the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis, with a...
Kittitians and Nevisians
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures ...half times the size of Washington, D.C. St. Kitts is the larger of the two islands. The capital city and main port of Basseterre is located on the southwestern coast. St. Kitts has a varied terrain: volcanic peaks, rain forests on the higher mountains...
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Encyclopedia entry from: World Education Encyclopedia ...mountain range, reaching its highest point at Mount Liamuiga (1,156 meters or 3,792 feet). The capital of the country, Basseterre (population 15,000), is located on the southeastern shore of the island. Nevis lies to the southeast, with a central...
St Kitts-Nevis
Book article from: World Encyclopedia ...state in the Leeward Islands, West Indies. It includes the islands of St Kitts (St Christopher), Nevis, and Sombrero. Basseterre (on St Kitts) is the capital (2002 est. pop. 11,600). Christopher Columbus discovered the islands in 1493. The English...

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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History ...60% of the voters favoured secession, which fell short of the two-thirds majority required for independence. Capital: Basseterre Area: 269.4 sq km (104.0 sq miles) Population: 42,300 (1998 est) Currency: 1 East Caribbean dollar = 100 cents...

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St. Kitts-Nevis Electricity Corp. Ltd. in Basseterre: An electricity expansion/upgrading program
Newspaper article from: Caribbean Update; 2/1/1992; 274 words ; ...first three years (1992-1994) of the program. The executing agency is the St. Kitts-Nevis Electricity Corp. Ltd. in Basseterre. Details: CDB, PO Box 408, Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados. Tel. 809-431-1600. Fax: 809-426-7269. COPYRIGHT...
CDB loan for road project.(St. Kitts & Nevis)(Caribbean Development Bank sanctioned loan to construct the West Basseterre Bypass Road)(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: Caribbean Update; 4/1/2004; 679 words ; ...FOR ROAD PROJECT. St. Kitts has received a US$7.56 million loan from the Caribbean Development Bank to build the West Basseterre Bypass Road. The project, designed to relieve traffic congestion in the capital, involves construction of 3.8 kms of...
Australia stand firm in big-hitting battle GROUP A: Australia v South Africa Basseterre, St Kitts
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 3/25/2007; ; 700+ words ; AUSTRALIA emerged victorious from an orgy of runs in the most keenly contested match of the World Cup's group stages and, for seven hours at least, the two teams managed to turn the cricketing world's attention back to on-field matters yesterday. Just over a year ago Australia's total of 377 for
Crik: World Cup results and tables
Newspaper article from: AAP Sports News (Australia); 3/20/2007; 626 words ; ...Pakistan by 54 runs March 14 Group A At Basseterre, St Kitts Australia bt Scotland by...tied with Zimbabwe March 16 Group A At Basseterre, St Kitts South Africa bt Netherlands...by three wickets March 18 Group A At Basseterre, St Kitts Australia bt Netherlands...
Highlights of the AAP Sports Wire at 14:45 Mar 19, 2007
Newspaper article from: AAP Sports News (Australia); 3/19/2007; 700+ words ; ...Wire at 14:45 Mar 19, 2007 CRICKET BASSETERRE, St Kitts - Tragedy struck the World...room in Jamaica. (WC07 Nightlead) BASSETERRE, St Kitts - Australian team news in...Aust Nigthtlead) to come at 1830AEDT BASSETERRE, St Kitts - The Australian team were...
Crik: World Cup results/standings
Newspaper article from: AAP Sports News (Australia); 3/24/2007; 648 words ; ...Pakistan by 54 runs March 14 Group A At Basseterre, St Kitts Australia bt Scotland by...tied with Zimbabwe March 16 Group A At Basseterre, St Kitts South Africa bt Netherlands...by three wickets March 18 Group A At Basseterre, St Kitts Australia bt Netherlands...
KITTS FIT FOR A KING; Now is the time to visit this Caribbean treasure before developers move in.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 6/6/2009; 700+ words ; ...grandeur that would make the Queen blush. Basseterre, St Kitts' capital, is a ramshackle...colonialism such as the red phone box in Basseterre's main square or reminders of the...fascinating as it is uncomfortable. A tour of Basseterre's historical landmarks is a must...
Cricket: World Cup results and tables
Newspaper article from: AAP Sports News (Australia); 4/13/2007; 700+ words ; ...Pakistan by 54 runs March 14 Group A At Basseterre, St Kitts Australia bt Scotland by...tied with Zimbabwe March 16 Group A At Basseterre, St Kitts South Africa bt Netherlands...by three wickets March 18 Group A At Basseterre, St Kitts Australia bt Netherlands...
Man killed by mudslide washes ashore in St. Kitts
News Wire article from: AP Online; 12/1/1998; ; 455 words ; ...Press Writer AP Online 12-01-1998 BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (AP) _ The body of a...identified as Steve Maynard, 41, of Basseterre. He was the only confirmed casualty...raged through two gullies in downtown Basseterre and buried more than 30 vehicles on...
Highlights of the AAP Sports Wire at 14:30 Mar 21, 2007
Newspaper article from: AAP Sports News (Australia); 3/21/2007; 700+ words ; ...Woolmer Suspicious) Nightlead to come. BASSETERRE, St Kitts - South African captain Graeme...on Saturday. (WC07 Aust Nightlead) BASSETERRE, St Kitts - A strike fast bowler is...World Cup today. (WC07 Aust Tait) BASSETERRE, St Kitts - Shaun Tait had the chance...