BASSETERRE


Meaning of BASSETERRE in English

n.

Seaport (pop., 1994 est.: 12,605), Saint Kitts Island.

Chief town of Saint Kitts and capital of the federated state of Saint Kitts and Nevis , it lies on the southwestern coast, west of St. John's, Antigua. Founded in 1627, it serves as a depot distributing merchandise to neighbouring islands.

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