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Martinique is the 3rd largest island in The Lesser Antilles after Trinidad and Guadeloupe. It stretches 70 km (43 mi) in length and 30 km (19 mi) in width. The highest point is the volcano of Mount Pelée at 1,397 m (4,583 ft) above sea level. There are numerous small islands, particularly off the east coast.
The "Island of flowers ", as Martinique is called, is a volcanic island with rather low mountains which form steep cliffs along the coasts. It can be divided into three natural zones: a mountainous region in the north, with its two highest points at Mount Pelée (an active volcano, 4,428 ft.) and the Pitons du Carbet (3,960 ft.); the Lamentin Plain in the center; and a hilly region in the ...
This is a page on the history of the island of Martinique. 100–1450. The island was originally inhabited by Arawak and Carib peoples. Circa 130 AD, the first ...
Martinique's population is predominantly Christian, with 96.5% of Martinicans identifying as such. [7] A much smaller number of Martinicans identify as unaffiliated with any religion, accounting for 2.3% of the population. [7] Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam all have a presence on the island, each accounting for less than 1% of the population. [7]
The flag of Martinique consists of a red triangle at the hoist, with two horizontal bands, the upper green and the lower black. It was adopted on 2 February 2023, which has a very strong ties to Africa. The flag of France, its parent country, is also flown with official standing due to Martinique's status as a French overseas department and region.
Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean. It is an overseas department (French: département d'outre-mer, DOM) of France. There is a public international airport, and three private airports on the island.
Endemic. Extirpated from the main island; now remaining only on Diamond Rock. Vipers Species Common name(s) Notes Image Bothrops lanceolatus: Fer-de-lance, Martinican pit viper, Martinique lancehead: Endemic. Widespread, though uncommon and confined to wetter regions.
Martinique also elects 4 seats to the French National Assembly, the last elections were held in June 2007.The Union for a Popular Movement elected 1 deputy (Alfred Almont), the Socialist Party elected 1 (Louis-Joseph Manscour), the nationalist Martinican Independence Movement elected 1 (Alfred Marie-Jeanne), and the Martinican Progressive Party also elected 1 (Serge Letchimy, mayor of Fort de ...