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Its name comes from a marine expression of the 17th century:

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cap-est-terre (east cape land) which means a “land exposed to eastern winds”; 

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due to the abundance of cascades, rivers and lakes around, Capesterre is also called “Beautiful Waters”.

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Some petroglyphs found in Pérou and Bananier rivers testify of the presence of Amerindians in the past.

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Even if Les Abymes is not a major tourism resort area, 

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it remains an important economic hub for the local population.

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The 4th November 1493, during his second trip, 

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Christopher Colombus is said to have landed in that place where he met with the Amerindians.

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Its inhabitants are called Capesterriens.