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General Information History It was in 1502, on his fourth voyage to the New World, that Christopher Columbus landed in Martinique. At that time, the island was inhabited by the Carib Indians, who had earlier chased out the Arawak Indians. Like the Caribs, the Arawaks had originally come from the Orinoco River Valley, near the northern coast of South America. It was on Columbus’ arrival that Martinique was dubbed Madinina, « the island of flowers. » Martinique Today Geography Situated in the heart of the Caribbean archipelago, Martinique belongs to the “Windward Islands” of the Lesser Antilles. Its coasts are lapped in the east by the Atlantic Ocean and in the west by the Caribbean Sea. Martinique is 4,350 miles from Paris, 1,950 miles from New York, and 275 miles from the coast of South America. Its nearest neighbors to the north are Domenica (16 miles away) and Guadeloupe (75 miles), and its nearest neighbor to the south is Saint Lucia (23 miles). Martinique is equidistant between Venezuela and Haïti/Domincan Republic, at 497 miles from both. Topography Martinique is 425 square miles in size. It is 50 miles long at its longest, and just over 24 miles wide at its widest. The northern part of the island is geologically young and active, characterized by mountains (Mount Pelée is the highest at 4,483 feet), dense forests, rivers, and cascades. In the center, the Lamentin Plain makes the transition from the mountainous north to the south’s gentler and geologically older landscape of rolling hills. The southern coast is dotted with many lovely bays and coves. In the southernmost part of the island, a savanna of petrified trees is a true geological curiosity. Since 1635, with the exception of two short periods of British occupation, Martinique’s destiny was tied to France. Today, Martinique is simultaneously an official department of France (since 1946) and an official region of France (since 1982). The seat of the prefectural government, Fort-de-France, is the main administrative and economic center of Martinique. Martinique is divided into three sub-prefectures : - Trinité, covering the northern Atlantic coast - Saint-Pierre, covering the northern Caribbean coast - Le Marin, covering the south Flora and Fauna Due to its tropical climate, Martinique is covered with a mantle of lush vegetation: sumptuous rainforests, bush, savannah, and innumerable species of trees, fruits, plants and flowers...and don’t forget the mangroves. This ensemble makes Martinique an extraordinary garden. The fauna is essentially composed of birds, fish and crustaceans, but there are also iguanas, small lizards called mabouyas or anolis, and trigonocephale snakes unique to the island. The manicou, a kind of possum, is one of the few mammals to have made the Antilles their home. The mongoose, on the other hand, was introduced by man to keep the snake population in check. Climate The climate is relatively mild in Martinique. It never gets very hot. The average temperature of 79 degrees graces the island with an “eternal summer.” Breezes from the east and northeast, the Alizes, constantly cool and refresh the island. Normal Seasonal Temperatures (C°) and Rates of Precipitation (in millimeters) Temp Rain Jan. 25 123 Feb. 25 88 Mar. 25,4 90 Apr. 26,1 100 May 27,1 113 June 27,6 153 Temp Rain July 27,5 182 Aug. 27,5 267 Sept. 27,3 238 Oct. 27 262 Nov. 26,5 267 Dec. 25,7 160 8
People and Culture The population of Martinique is « pluralist, » its diversity due to the mixing of successive occupants of the island: Amerindians, Europeans, Africans, Indians, Levantines, and East Asians, of whom about 100,000 live in the main center, Fort-de-France. Arts, crafts, a literature boasting writers and poets of renown, music and dance, gastronomy, and the art de vivre all make Martinique a land of rich tradition and culture. Religion In Martinique, all religions are represented. Important Dates in Martinican History Before 1493 : The Caribs follow the Arawaks to the Lesser Antilles, both originating in South America, along the Orinoco River in Venezuela. 1502 : Christopher Columbus sets foot in Martinique. 1635 : In September of that year, Pierre Belain d’Esnambuc lands in Martinique. On the site of his disembarkation he builds Saint-Pierre Fort, the beginning of the town of the same name. 1635 - 1654 : Hostilities between the the colonists and the Caribs. The latter were confined to an area called Cabesterre, on the Caravelle Peninsula, on the Atlantic coast. 1636 : Introduction of the first African slaves to the French Antilles. 1658 : The near elimination of the Caribs by the Europeans. 1685 : Establishment of the Black Code by Colbert, with 60 articles that officially regulated the life of slaves until 1848. 1662 - 1848 : Full development of the slave-based plantation economy. 1848 : Abolition of slavery and the beginning of the gradual introduction of laborers from India. May 8, 1902 : Mount Pelée erupted, destroying the nearby town of Saint-Pierre (known as the « Venice of the Caribbean ») and causing 30,000 deaths. March 19, 1946 : Martinique becomes a department of France, represented by four deputies in the National Assembly and by two Senators. 1982 : As a result of a decentralization policy by the French government, Martinique becomes a French region (the largest governmental unit within France). To this day, Martinique remains a department and a region at the same time. Practical Information Legal Requirements for Entry French citizens may enter Martinique with their national identity cards or their passports. Citizens of the United States or Canada may enter without a visa for a stay of under three months, but they must have valid passports. For all non-residents, a round-trip ticket is obligatory. Nationalities Requiring Passport and Visa Barbados - Bolivia - Brazil - C.I.S. (former Soviet republics) except the Baltic states - Colombia - Costa Rica - Cuba - Dominica - Dominican Republic - Haiti - Honduras - Jamaica - Morocco - Peru - Saint Lucia (visa required for stays of over 15 days) - South Africa - Taiwan - Trinidad. Nationalities Requiring Passport or Identity Card Andorra - Austria - Belgium - Denmark - Finland - Germany - Greece - Iceland - Ireland - Italy - Lichtenstein - Luxembourg - Malta - Monaco - Netherlands - Norway - Portugal - Saint Lucia (for stays of less than 15 days) - San Marino - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Turkey - United Kingdom. Nationalities Requiring Passport Only Australia - Baltic States - Canada (stays less than 90 days) - Chile - Costa Rica - Ecuador - El Salvador - Guatemala - Honduras - Japan - Mexico - New Zealand - Paraguay - Uruguay - USA (stays less than 90 days) - Venezuela. OVERVIEW 9
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