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French Overseas Department of Martinique is located in the Caribbean Sea of the North American continent, with a
population of 412,305, making it the 134th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Fort-de-France
with a total population of 89,995. The country encompasses 1,128 square kilometers making it the 183rd largest
country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
President Francois Hollande of France is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular
election of French citizens and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. He is represented by
Prefect Laurent Prevost. President of the Regional Council Serge Letchimy and President of the General Council
Josette Manin are recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through popular election by the
Regional and General Councils (respectively) and hold those positions six years with no term limits. Its form of
government is an overseas department of France and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 4 October
1958.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic. As
sources of mass communication it has 2 radio stations and 5 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Pelee, its highest point at 1,397 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, which measures 433 kilometers of
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are construction, rum, cement,
petroleum refining, sugar and tourism. Its official currency is Euro.
Here’s something you may not know about Martinique. Christopher Columbus first spotted the island in 1493 but
didn't set foot on Martinique until 1502 during his 5th voyage.
population of 412,305, making it the 134th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Fort-de-France
with a total population of 89,995. The country encompasses 1,128 square kilometers making it the 183rd largest
country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
President Francois Hollande of France is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular
election of French citizens and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. He is represented by
Prefect Laurent Prevost. President of the Regional Council Serge Letchimy and President of the General Council
Josette Manin are recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through popular election by the
Regional and General Councils (respectively) and hold those positions six years with no term limits. Its form of
government is an overseas department of France and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 4 October
1958.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic. As
sources of mass communication it has 2 radio stations and 5 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Pelee, its highest point at 1,397 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, which measures 433 kilometers of
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are construction, rum, cement,
petroleum refining, sugar and tourism. Its official currency is Euro.
Here’s something you may not know about Martinique. Christopher Columbus first spotted the island in 1493 but
didn't set foot on Martinique until 1502 during his 5th voyage.
| Diamond Rock in the Antilles Sea |
| Le Francois on the Atlantic Coast |
| Fort-de-France, Martinique's capital and largest city |
| Le Robert on the Havre de Robert |
| The beach near Grande Anse on the Caribbean Sea- Martinique's lowest point and waterway |
| Mont Pelee- Martinique's highest point |
| Sainte-Anne in the Antilles Sea |
| Saint- Pierre on the Antilles Sea |
| Point du Bout in the Baie de Fort-de-France |
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| Sunset on the Atlantic from Le Carbet |
| Tradtional Martinique salad with fried seaweed |
| Tradtional Martinique French madras dress |
MARTINIQUE
Updated 17 January 2013
Updated 17 January 2013
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| Unnamed shipwreck off the coast of Marigot on the Atlantic |
| Gorges de la Falaise |
| Grande Anse de Salines- Martinique's southernmost point on the Canal de Sainte-Lucie |
| Le Precheur- Martinique's westernmost point |
| Macouba- Martinique's northernmost point on the Canal de la Dominique |
| Montagne du Vauclin in southern Martinique |
| Pointe Macre- Martinique's easternmost point on the Atlantic Ocean |
| Ruins of the Chateau Dubuc on the Islet du Tresor |
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