Surface: Martinique covers an area of 1,080 sq km.
Population: Martinique has a population of around 436,131, with people of African descent constituting a majority.
System of government: Martinique is an Overseas Department of France and is a part of the French Republic.
Capital: With a population of 100,072, Fort-de-France is the capital of Martinique.
Religion: Roman Catholics are in majority, followed by the Seventh Day Adventists.
Official Language: French is the official language in Martinique, although Antillean Creole is also widely spoken.
Government: Martinique is an Overseas Department of France and is a part of the French Republic.
Climate: Martinique has a tropical climate with a warm weather throughout the year.
Units of measure and electricity: Martinique follows the metric system of measurement while the official unit of electricity is 220 V and 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The standard time of Martinique is GMT – 1.
Currency: Euro (€).
Travel documents required: Passports are required by all, while visas are not required by nationals of Australia, Canada, USA and EU countries.
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| Economy |
The economy is based on sugarcane, bananas, tourism, and light industry. Agriculture accounts for about 10% of GDP and the small industrial sector for 10%. Tourism has become more important than agricultural exports as a source of foreign exchange. The majority of the work force is employed in the service sector and in administration.
The average daily budget for a tourist in Martinique is around 100 € to 200 €. An average meal costs around 10 € to 30 €. |
| Cities: Vacations and Tourism |
| Basse Pointe |
Fort-de-France |
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