| Local name: Departement de la Martinique |
| Surface :
1100 sq km (424.7 sq miles) |
| Population :
381,427 inhabitants |
| Electricity:
220 volts AC, 50Hz |
| Climate: Warm weather
throughout the year, with the main rainy season occurring in the
autumn. Showers can occur at other times of the year, but they are
usually brief. Cooler in the upland areas |
| PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond
length of stay required by all. VISAS:
Required by all except the following:
nationals of UK, Australia, Canada, USA, EU Country, Japan, Andorra,
Argentina, Bolivia, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala,
Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR) (red passport holders only), Hungary,
Iceland, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR),
Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama,
Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia,
Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to 3
months; transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or
first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return
documentation and not leaving the airport. |
| Capital :
Fort-de-France. Population: 94,049 |
| System :
Martinique is an Overseas Department of France
and as such is an integral part of the French Republic - The
Prefect on Martinique represents France, and the island sends four
representatives to the French National Assembly and two to the Senate.
The 45-seat General Council and the 41-seat Regional Council
administer the island’s local affairs; both are elected every six
years. |
| Languages : French, Creole patois |
| Religions : Roman Catholic 95%, Hindu and pagan African 5% |
| Money : Euro |
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