Geography
Martinique is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 14.666667, -61; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Martinique
Martinique is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Fort-de-France
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 349.9 thousand
- Area
- 1,128 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +596
- Internet TLD
- .mq
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Martinique map preview: 14.67, -61.00
People and Culture
Martinique uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Martinique varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Martinique is recorded with the official name Martinique. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Fort-de-France
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Fort-de-France
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Martinique is grouped under North America.
- Martinique has a listed area of 1,128 km².
- Martinique is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Martinique
What is the capital of Martinique?
The capital of Martinique is Fort-de-France.
What continent is Martinique in?
Martinique is in North America.
What currency does Martinique use?
Martinique uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Martinique?
French is listed for Martinique in this database.