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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.
Basse-Terre is also the name of the western of the two largest islands of Guadeloupe. Population: 175,000. The city is on this island.
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 November 26, 1970, 38.1 mm (1.8 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.
Caribbean islands Cities, towns and villages of France Guadeloupe