Martinique

17 October, 2009 08:27:00

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Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, with a land area of 1.128 km2.

The French island of Martinique is an integral part of the Windward Islands, also known as the Lesser Antilles, and part of the chain of French Caribbean Islands.

The French Islands, or the French West Indies, include Martinique, St Bart's, St Martin, Guadeloupe, Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. On Martinique, the majority of natives and visitors gather on the western side of the island of Martinique.

The western coastline is flanked by the beautiful Caribbean Sea, providing easy access to the island's of Dominica and St Lucia via regular cruises. The west is also home to the largest, busiest, and most exciting city, Fort de France.

Martinique's basic currency unit is the euro.