Capisterre
Capisterre is a region covering the Northern Coastal plain on the Island of Saint Kitts. It was originally colonized by the French in the early 17th century, with its capital on the only harbour, in the fishing town of Dieppe Bay Town, [Saint Kitts and Nevis|Dieppe]. The area was lost to the British in 1713. Significant numbers of French immigrants from the neighbouring island of Saint Barths came to Capisterre in the early 20th century, and became infamous for their illegal moonshine trade.
The region is home to the community festival La festival [de Capisterre| La Festival de Capisterre] which takes place every September during the week of Saint [Kitts and Nevis] independence.
Category:Geography of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Category:Regions of the Caribbean