MARTINIQUE
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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




Picture of Flag:
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