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Martinique


Population : 422 277 inhabitants (est. 2002)

Density : 391.36 inhab./km²

Area : 1 079 km²

Capital : Fort-de-France

Leading cities : Le Lamentin, Sainte Marie, Schoelcher, Le François, La Trinité, Saint Pierre , Ducos

Neighbouring : None

Highest Point : Volcano 'Montagne Pelée' 1 397 m

Currency : Euro

Spoken language(s) : French, Creole

Official Language(s) : French

National Holiday : July, 14th (Bastille Day)14

Statute : French Overseas Department


More about Martinique


"Grand-Rivière", "Anse Couleuvre" and "le Prêcheur"

The Mount 'Pelée' Volcano ("La Montagne Pelée")

"Le Morne Rouge"

"St Pierre"

"Le Carbet" and the the butterflies Valley

"Fort-de-France"

"Anses d'Arlet"

The Caravelle Peninsula ("La Presqu'Ile de la Caravelle")

The Didier Waterfalls ("Les Chutes Didier) (close to St Joseph)

Les Fonds-Blancs

The Diamond Rock ("Le Rocher du Diamant")

The Salines Headland ("La Pointe des Salines")