 Martinique
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
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| Area |
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| Climate |
tropical; moderated by trade winds; rainy season (June to October); vulnerable to devastating cyclones (hurricanes) every eight years on average; average temperature 17.3 degrees C; humid |
| Terrain |
mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcano |
| Population |
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| Languages |
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| Imports |
petroleum products, crude oil, foodstuffs, construction materials, vehicles, clothing and other consumer goods |
| Exports |
refined petroleum products, bananas, rum, pineapples |
| Hazards |
hurricanes, flooding, and volcanic activity (an average of one major natural disaster every five years) |
| Resources |
coastal scenery and beaches, cultivable land |
| Geography |
the island is dominated by Mount Pelee, which on 8 May 1902 erupted and completely destroyed the city of Saint Pierre, killing 30,000 inhabitants |
| Nationality |
noun: Martiniquais (singular and plural) adjective: Martiniquais |
| Capital |
Fort-de-France |
| Internet Country Code |
.mq |
| Internet Users |
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