Martinique
Department of Martinique
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About Martinique
Martinique is a densely populated 'bit of France' in the Caribbean. It is a mountainous island with a still active volcano Mount Pelee. Martinique has beautifull white and black sanded beaches, ideal to spend an enjoyable and laid-back holiday period.
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General information
- Capital: Fort-De-France
- Language: French, Creole patois
- Climate: Tropical; moderated by trade winds; rainy season (June to October)
- Timezone: UTC -4
- Currency: 1 Euro (EUR) = 100 cents
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- No. of inhabitants: 432,900 (July 2005 est.)
- Interl. accesscode +596
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Good to know
Most Martiniquais are of mixed French settlers and slaves descent, with a typical Creole culture. The well known and typical Zouk music can be heard throughout the island.
Religion: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant 10.5%, Muslim 0.5%, Hindu 0.5%, other 3.5%
National holiday: Bastille Day, 14 July (1789)
