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Which volcano erupted on martinique in the french west indies on May 8 1902?
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Mount Pelee
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What is the main religion of Martinique?
The main religion in Martinique is catholicism. But you can also find many people who are Adevntist of the Seventh Day (kinda protestant christian denomination) and Baptists. Those two last are religions very widespread in the West Indies and to the Afro-American people.
What island lies to the east of Martinique?
The nearest island to the east of Madagascar is called Reunion Island and the nearest island-nation is Mauritius. See:http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=-21.125498,54.931641&spn=15.476259,19.6875&z=6&pw=2
Why is St. Thomas the patron of architects?
Due to the Golden Legend where he is said to have been sent as an architect to build a great palace for Gondoforus the King of the Indies.
What is west Indian art?
West Indian refers to the West Indies which is a region in the Caribbean. (I could be wrong but the West Indies includes the Islands that are independent- no longer colonies or territories of Imperialist countries- such as Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua, Dominica, St. Lucia and many more) The art that is produced by West Indians (residents of the area) usually represents some aspect of their culture. Hope this helps
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Where is Mount Pelee and has it erupted yet?
mount pelee is located in the west indies on an island Caribbean on martinique and it has not erupted since 1929.
When was Cathy Rosier born?
Cathy Rosier was born on January 2, 1945, in Martinique, French West Indies.
What are mount Pelee's features?
Mount Pelée is an active volcano on the northern tip of the French "overseas département" of Martinique in the Caribbean.It has an elevation of 1397 m (4583 ft).It is classified as a stratovolcano.Mt Pelée erupted on 8 May 1902. During the eruption, a pyroclastic cloud travelled down the mountain and covered the city of St Pierre, about 4km away, igniting everything combustible with which it came in contact. 30,000 people were killed: there were just two survivors.The cone of the volcano is made up of layers of volcanic ash and hardened lava.Mt Pelee has hot volcanic springs which are frequented by hikers on the mountain.
What is the capital of martinique-?
The capital of Martinique is Fort-de-France. The island is in the West Indies.
Which country is Mount Pelee Volcanoe on?
Martinique Island in the west indies
Who fought in the Battle of Martinique in 1780?
The Battle of Martinique, also Combat de la Dominique, took place on April 17, 1780, during the American War of Independence in the West Indies between the British Royal Navy and the French Navy.
What island in the west Indies that starts with M?
Martinique. Montserrat is another one
What island in the West Indies that has the capital Fort-de-France?
Martinique yeah
When was Josephine Bonaparte born?
In 1763, on the Carribbean island of Martinique in the West Indies.
Which continent is Martinique located on?
West Indies Martinique is an island. It is in the Caribbean, close to South America. It is part of France. So it's in Europe
What country are Martinique and Guadeloupe in?
Martinique is one of the Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Guadeloupe is a group of islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Both are in the French West Indies off the northwestern coast of South America and under the jurisdiction of the overseas department of France.
What island in the West Indies is located at 14 degrees north and 61 degrees west?
The Answer is Martinique
