Martinique

Martinique is a French. It is an island in the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea.

Martinique McKenzie is my Cousen!!!! she is 11 years old and she is sitting beside me reading over my shoulder and laughing!!!

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Martinique Macaw was created in 1905.

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The flight time from Martinique to Los Angeles International Airport is about 7 hours, 36 minutes.

Princess Margaret had a retreat on the tiny island of Mustique, just off of the British island of St. Vincent (she called the villa "Les Eaux Jolies", or The Pretty Waters). Could this be what you're looking for?

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Martinique's current capital is Fort-de-France, but Saint-Pierre, also known as le Petit Paris of the West Indies, was the island's rich and glamorous capital until May 8, 1902, when Mount Pelée erupted to kill about 30,000 people in the city within 3 minutes. Only a prisoner protected by his cell walls survived the catastrophe.

Some of Martinique's beautiful sights include the yoles rondes, the traditional fishing boats also used for racing. People from across the globe come to watch the boats' "natuical ballet."

The islanders speak French and créole, a mix of French, Spanish, English, Portuguese, and African languages.

The monetary unit of Martinique is the Euro (EUR). As an overseas region of France, Martinique uses the Euro as its official currency, which was adopted in the Eurozone in 2002. This aligns with its status as part of the European Union, allowing for seamless economic transactions with other Euro-using countries.

In Martinique, people celebrate a variety of vibrant festivals, with Carnival being the most prominent, featuring colorful parades, music, and elaborate costumes. The island also observes Fête de la Musique in June, celebrating music through concerts and performances across the island. Additionally, the Assumption of Mary is celebrated in mid-August with religious processions and cultural events. The traditional agricultural festival, Fête de la Canne, highlights the island's sugarcane heritage and includes various festivities.