Martinique Overview
- Country: Martinique
- Area: 1,128 km²
- Capital: Fort-de-France
- Population: 390,000
- Language: French (official), French Creole
- Religion: Catholic 86.5%, Protestant 8%, Others 5.5%
- State Organization: Overseas Department of the French Republic
- Major Cities: Le Lamentin, Sainte-Marie, Schoelcher, Le Robert, Le François
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Useful Information About Martinique
- Currency: Euro
- International Dialing Code: 00596
- International Vehicle Code: MQ
- Driving Side: right
- Entry Documents: Passport or valid Identity Card for travel abroad
- Vaccinations Required: None
- Electricity: 220V 50 Hz C, D, E
- Unit of Measurement: metric decimal
- Time Zone Offset: – 5 hours (compared to Italy time)
- Fixed Date Holidays: Religious holidays follow the traditional Christian calendar, May 8 Armistice 1945, May 22 Abolition of Slavery, July 14 Bastille Day, July 21 Schoelcher’s Birthday Anniversary.
- Climate: Relatively mild; from July to October. Winter is marked by heavy storms and cyclones forming in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast; from January to April is the dry season, characterized by sudden rains.
- Average Temperature: 26°C
- Transportation: Buses and taxis are the most efficient means of transport, but if you want to explore the island thoroughly, renting a car is recommended. The airport is well connected and there is also an efficient ferry and fast boat service.
- Airports: Fort-de-France and Le Lamentin
