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Grand' Anse (Mahe) , a district of Guadeloupe
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Grande-Anse, Grand'Anse, or Grand Anse is a proper name that may refer to several places: * Grande-Anse River, Haiti * Grand'Anse (department), an administrative subdivision of Haiti * Grande-Anse, New Brunswick, a village of New-Brunswick, Canada * Grande Anse, Nova Scotia, Canada * Grande-Anse, Quebec, a hamlet in Mauricie, Québec, Canada * Grand'Anse Mahé, a district of Seychelles * Grand'Anse Praslin, a district of Seychelles * Grand Anse Beach, Saint George Parish, Grenada * Grande-Anse, Terre-de-Bas, a district of Guadeloupe * Grande-Anse, les Saintes Grande-Anse is a ''quartier'' of Terre-de-Haut Island, located in Îles des Saintes archipelago in the Caribbean The Caribbean (, ) ( es, El Caribe; french: la Caraïbe; ht, Karayib; nl, De Caraïben) is a region of the Americas that consis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grande-Anse River
The Grande-Anse River (french: Rivière de la Grande-Anse, link=no) flows through western Haiti and empties into the Gulf of Gonâve at the city of Jérémie Jérémie ( ht, Jeremi) is a commune and capital city of the Grand'Anse department in Haiti. It had a population of about 31,000 at the 2003 census. It is relatively isolated from the rest of the country. The Grande-Anse River flows near the .... It is one of the largest rivers in Haiti. on The United Haitians Home Page It is also one of the most dangerous rivers in Haiti. Many people died trying to cross the river by truck in the last decades. Most recently, bridges have been constructed over the river linking Aux-Cayes in the south department to Jeremie in the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand'Anse (department)
Grand'Anse (, ), Grandans or Grantans (; both meaning "Big Cove") is one of the ten departments of Haiti. Its capital is Jérémie. History Taino Period Grand'Anse was part of the Xaragua kasika with settlements like Mamey, the modern-day town of Abricot. Abricot is still known today as "the Indian's Paradise." French Period It is said that the capital city of Jérémie is named after a French fisherman who established himself in the area because of its isloation from the rest of the country. Due to its rather mountainous geography, Grand'Anse could not have many plantations. Therefore, there were white and mixed-race communities with some of the best schools in the colony. Some slaveowners sent their children to schools in Grand'Anse instead of sending them back to France for eduction. British Period The department was briefly under British control in 1793. Haitian Period Haitian Revolution While under the controll of André Rigaud, more than 20 slaves died in prison in Jéré ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grande-Anse, New Brunswick
Grande-Anse is an unincorporated community in Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada. It held village status prior to 2023. The community is near the community of Pokeshaw on the shore of Chaleur Bay in the Acadian Peninsula region, 25 km northwest of Caraquet and 45 kilometres east of Bathurst. Grande-Anse's tourist attractions include the Grande-Anse beach, and the Popes' Museum. History The village was first settled by Acadian Simon Landry in 1808, and was incorporated in 1968. On 1 January 2023, Grande-Anse amalgamated with Bertrand, Maisonnette, Saint-Léolin, and all or part of four local service districts to form the new town of Rivière-du-Nord. The community's name remains in official use. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population The 2021 Canadian census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population with a reference date of May 11, 2021. It follows the 2016 Canadian census, which recorded a population of 35,151,728. The overall res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grande Anse, Nova Scotia
Grande Anse is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Richmond County Richmond County may refer to places: Australia *Richmond County, New South Wales, a cadastral division Canada *Richmond County, Nova Scotia United Kingdom *Richmondshire, the original Richmond County in Yorkshire, England United States .... It is on the north side of Lennox Passage. It was settled in the early 19th century. A school was opened in 1832 and a postal way office was established in 1862. In 1956, the population was 125. References Communities in Richmond County, Nova Scotia General Service Areas in Nova Scotia {{RichmondNS-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grande-Anse, Quebec
Grande-Anse is a hamlet located along the Route 155 on the east bank of the Saint-Maurice River, in the municipality of Trois-Rives, in the Mekinac Regional County Municipality, in Mauricie, in Quebec, in Canada. Geography This hamlet is located nearby the Saint-Maurice River, about fifty miles south of La Tuque, north of the mouth of Matawin River and south of the hamlet of Rivière-aux-Rats. Grand-Anse hamlet is also at 5 km north of hamlet Olscamp and north of hamlet Rivière Matawin (Hamlet). Forming the western boundary of the Boucher Township, the Saint-Maurice River widens to form a half-moon at the height of Grande-Anse (hamlet). The curve of the river is designated Grande Anse since at least the mid-nineteenth century. History Theodore Olschamp (1828-1878) and his family settled around 1863 in the area designated Grande-Anse. Already in 1865, the farm prospered thanks to the demand of the forest contractors who ascended the Saint-Maurice River, on the i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand'Anse Mahé
Grand'Anse Mahé () is an administrative district of Seychelles Seychelles (, ; ), officially the Republic of Seychelles (french: link=no, République des Seychelles; Creole: ''La Repiblik Sesel''), is an archipelagic state consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, ... located on the island of Mahé. References Districts of Seychelles Mahé, Seychelles {{Seychelles-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand'Anse Praslin
Grand'Anse Praslin is an administrative district of Seychelles located mostly on the island of Praslin, but also administers Cousin Island, Cousine Island, Booby Island, and Aride Island Aride Island is the northernmost granitic island in the Seychelles ( Bird Island is the northernmost Seychelles island overall). A nature reserve, it is leased and managed by the Island Conservation Society of Seychelles. History The name ‘Ari .... References Districts of Seychelles Praslin, Seychelles {{Seychelles-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint George Parish, Grenada
Saint George is one of the parishes of Grenada, located on the south-western end of the island. The capital of Grenada, St. George's, is located in this parish, and it is regarded as the most picturesque capital in the Caribbean. Its horseshoe-shaped harbour is surrounded by the pastel colors of warehouses and it is not uncommon to see red-tiled roofs on traditional shops and homes. Saint George is also the home of the world-famous Grand Anse Beach and many of the island's holiday resorts. The peninsula at the south-western tip of Saint George is called Point Salines, and the only active airport on the island of Grenada, Maurice Bishop International Airport Maurice Bishop International Airport , formerly known as Point Salines Airport, is an international airport located in the parish of St. George's. The town of St. George's is about north of the airport and is the capital of the island natio ..., is located there. The tourist infrastructure is more extensive in Saint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grande-Anse, Terre-de-Bas
Grande-Anse is a ''quartier'' of Terre-de-Bas Island, located in Îles des Saintes archipelago in the Caribbean The Caribbean (, ) ( es, El Caribe; french: la Caraïbe; ht, Karayib; nl, De Caraïben) is a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (some surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and some bordering both the Caribbean Se .... It is located in the eastern part of the island. The most beautiful beach of the island is located there. Some grocery, bakery and restaurant are located on this village. To See *the beach of Grande-Anse: white sand beach with restaurants and bars. Populated places in Îles des Saintes Quartiers of Îles des Saintes {{Guadeloupe-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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