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Basse-Terre
Basse-Terre Island, green and lush with vegetation, is the western half of Guadeloupe. Despite its name, Basse-Terre Island (literally "Low Land" Island) is the highest island of Guadeloupe. It is mountainous... Read more about travel in Basse-Terre
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Grande-Terre
Despite its name, Grande-Terre (literally "Large Land" in French) is smaller than its sister island Basse-Terre Island. This is because its name was given in contrast with the much smaller Petite Terre... Read more about travel in Grande-Terre
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Illes de Sainte
The islands were named Los Santos by Christopher Columbus, who arrived there on All Saints' Day of 1493. The first French settlers arrived in 1648. Because of their strategically important position,... Read more about travel in Illes de Sainte
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