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Which rivers flow from the mountains of Basse-Terre to the sea?
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The mountainous chain of Basse-Terre forms a central watershed, with numerous rivers and streams flowing from the highlands down to the sea. The principal river on the island is the Goyaves. Other notable streams that descend from these mountains include:1
- Grande Plaine1
- Petite Plaine1
- Moustique1
- Lézarde1
- Rose1