La Martinique is a French oversea possession. People living there are French citizens. The same goes for La Guadeloupe and French Guiana in the same area.
because they are a reigon of France
Martinique is an overseas department of France (similar to a US territory such as Puerto Rico ).
Martinique is a part of France so French is the official language. They also speak other languages too, including the Martinique creole (akin to the Haitian creole, but closer to French).
What is Martinique known for?
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Martinique
- Martinique, island and overseas territorial collectivity of France, in the eastern Caribbean Sea.
- It is included in the Lesser Antilles island chain.
- Its nearest neighbours are the island republics of Dominica, 22 miles (35 km) to the northwest, and Saint Lucia, 16 miles (26 km) to the south.
- Guadeloupe, another part of overseas France, lies about 75 miles (120 km) to the north.
Martinique has so much to offer, here are some of the things Martinique is known for.
- Grande Anse des Salines: Swimming and sunning yourself at one of the most beautiful beaches in the French Antilles.
- Route de la Trace: Driving this superbly scenic road through the center of the island, stopping for a walk in the foothills of Mont Pelée.
- Presqu’île de Caravelle: Delighting in the sun and sand by day and the gourmet flavors by night.
- Grand-Rivière: Hiking a dramatic 20km trail along Martinique’s pristine and dramatic northern coast.
- Les Anses d’Arlet: Enjoying a beach day at any of these gorgeous coves in southwestern Martinique.
- St-Pierre: Seeing the devastation of Mont Pelée firsthand in the former capital, as the volcano broods in the distance.
- Jardin de Balata: Putting your botanist’s hat on and exploring the amazing variety of local plants at this excellent botanical garden.
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