Martinique
Colonized by France in 1635, the island has subsequently remained a French possession except for three brief periods of foreign occupation.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 432,900 (July 2005 est.)
Nationality (Noun): Martiniquais (singular and plural)
Nationality (Adjective): Martiniquais
Official Language(s): French
Major Languages Spoken: French
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): Department of Martinique
Country Name (short form): Martinique
Country Name (local long form): Departement de la Martinique
Country Name (local short form): Martinique
Name of Capital: Fort-de-France
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering Martinique: St. Lucia, Dominica
Land Area: 1060 sq km
Water Area: 40 sq km
Comparative Area: slightly more than six times the size of Washington, DC
Total Land Boundry: 0 km
Coastline: 350 km
National Holiday: Bastille Day, 14 July (1789)
International Phone Code: 596
Currency Code: euro (EUR)
Internet Country Code: .mq
US Embassy Location: none (overseas department of France)
US Embassy Mailing Address: none (overseas department of France)
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