Martinique, Caribbean
This post was last updated by José of onez on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Image of Fort-de-France, capital city of Martinique
Martinique is a French Caribbean island benefiting from EU standards, advanced healthcare infrastructure, vibrant tourism, and renowned rum production.
Martinique in one word would be “Pelée,” meaning active volcano.
Martinique Flag
Martinique armorial
Martinique is a country on the Latin America and the Caribbean, North America located in the Caribbean sub‑region of the Americas continent.
Martinique administrative divisions
French island oin the CaribbeanEasy learning about Martinique |
The capital city of Martinique is Fort-de-France.
| Martinique is located in | Latin America and the Caribbean, North America Caribbean Americas Continent Inhabitants of Martinique are called Martiniquais, Martiniquaises |
| Martinique has a population of | 346,002 inhabitants within a total area of 1,100 Km2 (684 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| Martinique ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Neighbouring countries | Martinique island in the eastern Caribbean Sea in the Lesser Antilles, with republics of Dominica to the northwest, and Saint Lucia to the south. |
| Martinique Climate | hot humid tropical climate |
| Most predominant religion | Roman Catholic |
| Second most predominant religion | Protestant |
| Currency name & code | Euro (EUR) |
| Internet ccTLD | .mq |
| Martinique calling code | +596 |
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