Capital
city : Fort-de-France Population :
425.000 inhabitants Language : French and Creole Currency : EUROS Tel
code : 596
Martinique is an overseas department of France. Columbus landed at Le Carbet
in 1502. 400 years later, on May 8, 1902, Mt. Pelee erupted, destroying the city
of Saint Pierre and its 30,000 residents. Martinique's beauty, charm and history
attracts visitors from around the world.