Guide to Martinique
Must See Martinique
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At a glance
Martinique is a slice of France set down in the tropics. Islanders wear Paris fashions and eat croissants. Zouk music pouring out of tape players, bars and nightclubs will remind you, however, that Martinicans have a culture of their own, solidly based on West Indian Creole traditions.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Department of Martinique
- Capital city:
- Fort-de-France (pop 100,072)
- Area:
- 1,080 sq km / 417 sq miles
- Population:
- 414,516
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC - 4 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- French (other)
English (other)
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic (90%), Seventh Day Adventist, Hindu, Jewish
- Currency:
- Euro
- Electricity:
- 220V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- European plug with two circular metal pins
