The Probert Encyclopaedia of Places of the World

MARTINIQUE

Martinique is an island country in the Caribbean. It has a total area of 1, 100 km2. The climate is tropical; moderated by trade winds; rainy season (June to October) The terrain is mountainous with indented coastline and dormant volcanoes. Natural resources are coastal scenery and beaches, cultivable land. The religion is 95% Roman Catholic, 5% Hindu and pagan African. The language is French, Creole patois.
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