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Bouillante is situated on the west leeward coast of Basse-Terre island.

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It stretches itself along the occidental volcanic slope of Basse Terre which drops abruptly into the Caribbean sea.

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The city was successively named Islets à Goyaves, Fontaines Bouillantes, 

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then Bouillante due to the numerous hot water springs found on its territory.

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Tourism is the principal resource of the district. 

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Bouillante is also the underwater diving capital of Guadeloupe and every year, 

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the Cousteau natural reserve found close to Pigeon Islets attracts thousands of divers.

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It’s in this natural reserve that Jacques-Yves Cousteau shot part of his world famous documentary film : Le Monde du Silence (The Silent World).

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Fishing and coffee production are other major economic activities in the district.