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Martinique
Martinique is a French Caribbean island. It was charted by Columbus in 1493.
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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
Is English spoken in Martinique?
French is mainly spoken in Martinique. English is a fairly unused language in the country
When did Martinique begin speaking french?
The people of Madagascar began speaking French in the 1840's. During this time the French established a protectorate over the northwest part of Madagascar following intense negotiations with the Sakalava. By 1894, the entire island of Madagascar was under French rule and in 1896, it was declared a French colony.
What do the colors Martinique's flag stand for?
the red means liberty
the blue means to enhance and treat the people right
the white means togetherness as we are close with each other
(This answer is wrong. This is the FRENCH flag not the French Guiana flag, just keeping this here in case someone needs the French flag's meaning) no france and french guiana have the same flag
What can you do in martinique?
You can do alot. The beaches are the main draw. Everything from swimming, snorkeling, scuba, fishing, boating, sailing and riding hoses on the beach. A definite outdoors place. Rainforest hiking, the list goes on.
Where is telephone country code 596?
Telephone country code +596 (dialed as 00 596 from many places) is the French Caribbean island of Martinique.
All landline numbers in Martinique are +596 596 xxx xxx.
All mobile numbers in Martinique are +596 696 xxx xxx.
(The plus sign means "insert your international access prefix here." From a GSM mobile phone, you can enter the number in full international format, starting with the plus sign. The most common prefix is 00, but North America (USA, Canada, etc.) uses 011, Japan uses 010, Australia uses 0011, and many other countries use different prefixes.)
What volcano is on the island of Martinique?
A composite (also called a stratovolcano) because it can erupt either lava flows or volcanic ash.
What are the fruits of Martinique?
Due to the tropical climate, there are many fruits which grow in Martinique. Some of those fruits are bananas, mangoes, pineapple, and guava.
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
What is the national sport of martinique?
The most popular sport in Tunisia is football (soccer)!!
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Why is Dutch spoken in Martinique?
Martinique does not speak Dutch. For more information about the languages of Martinique, click here.
What is relative location of martinique?
Martinique is an island located in the Caribbean Sea. It is an overseas region of France. The inhabitants of Martinique are French citizens. Paris, the capital city in France, is Martinique's capital city.
What is Martinique's relationship with France today?
Martinique is part of theEuropean Union
, and its currency is theEuro
. Its official language isFrench
, although many of its inhabitants also speakAntillean Creole
(
Créole Martiniquais).
