Martinique
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Capital
Fort-de-France
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Local time
0:05
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Population
385 551
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+596
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
Martinique
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Capital
Fort-de-France
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Local time
0:05
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Population
385 551
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+596
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
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Petrol price
€ 1.94 pl
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Precipitation
880mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
1 128 km2
Economy
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Natural Resources
coastal scenery and beaches, cultivable land
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Natural Resources
coastal scenery and beaches, cultivable land
What not to do when visiting Martinique
Martinique Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting. Informal interactions include double or triple cheek kissing, sometimes even between the same sex.
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Martinique Don’t necessarily initiate conversations in the Creole language in public spaces (e.g. offices, stores) - it can be considered disrespectful. Use the French at the beginning.
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Martinique Don't expect French to be the only language here - Antillean Creole is widely spoken.
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Martinique Don’t be surprised when some businesses close at midday and reopen later in the afternoon - it’s common.
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Caribbean Don't sit under a ripe coconut tree - better to be safe than sorry, falling coconuts kill 150 people each year.
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Caribbean Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Martinique Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't dive or snorkel without a floating marker on water.
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Caribbean Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't forget to negotiate your taxi ride price before you take it.
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Martinique Don’t forget the hurricane season takes place between June and November.
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Caribbean Don't really look for a deal - things are not that cheap in Caribbean.
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Caribbean Don't forget coral-safe sunscreen - if you go to water excursions, some of them may not allow you to join without coral-safe sunscreen.
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