Martinique

 **MARTINIQUE **



 Capital City: Fort-de-France

Population: 414,516 people

Language: French and English

Major Religion: Roman Catholic

Borders:
 * Atlantic Ocean and Dominica Channel (North)
 * Atlantic Ocean (East)
 * Saint Lucia Channel (South)
 * Caribbean Sea (West)

Total land area (sq. km.): 1,128 sq.km.

Terrain: Mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcanoes.

Climates: Tropical rainy seasons (June to October) devastating cyclones (hurricanes) every eight years on average. Humid.

Location: Carribean Sea, South of Dominica and North of St. Lucia

Coordinates: 14 ° N, 61° W

Natural Resources: Coastal scenery and beaches.

Major Imports: Includes Petroleum products, crude oils, foodstuff, construction material, vehicles, clothes and other goods.

Major Exports: Refined petroleum products, rum, pineapples and other fruits such as bananas.

Type of Government: Democracy

Date of Independence: April 17, 1780

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