🇲🇶Martinique
America· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Fort-de-France
Population
337,711
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Français, Créole martiniquais
Continent
America
Calling code
+596
Timezone
America/Martinique
Area
1,128 km²
Government
Single territorial collectivity (merged department and region)
National day
July 14 - Bastille Day
Internet domain
.mq
About
Martinique is an island in the Lesser Antilles, a French overseas department and region since 1946. Located in the Caribbean, it has the status of a single territorial collectivity since 2015. It is governed by an executive council and a prefect representing the French state.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Do not travel alone at night in sensitive areas
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, standard vigilance recommended
Transport
- Drive carefully, respect speed limits
Natural risks(Seasonal cyclones (June-November), active La Pelée volcano)
- Follow alerts from Météo France and local authorities
Health(Good French healthcare system, modern hospitals)
- DTP vaccines, hepatitis A recommended; mosquito protection (dengue, chikungunya)
Practical tips
- Register with the Ariane travelers' registry
- Travel insurance covering repatriation
- Check the travel advisories from Quai d'Orsay
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
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Electricity
Emergency numbers
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Right
safe
5-10% in restaurants if service not included
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Martinique
Teddy CHARTI
Point de vue panoramique
Martinique
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Monument emblématique
Martinique
Ana Stroffek
Monument emblématique
Martinique
Julia Volk