The Bottom

The Bottom is the capital of the Caribbean island of Saba. In 2001, 462 people lived there.

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Map of Saba showing The Bottom
Map of Saba showing The Bottom
Coordinates: 17°37′34″N 63°14′57″W / 17.62611°N 63.24917°W / 17.62611; -63.24917Coordinates: 17°37′34″N 63°14′57″W / 17.62611°N 63.24917°W / 17.62611; -63.24917
Country Netherlands
Public body Saba
Population
 • Total462
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
ClimateAw

The town was first called De Botte, which is old Dutch for "The Bowl". This is because the town made a bowl shape at the bottom of the mountains.


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