Martinique
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Flag Description
A light blue background is divided into four quadrants by a white cross; in the center of each rectangle is a white snake; the flag of france is used for official occasions.

Currency
Euro.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Caribbean, island between the caribbean sea and north atlantic ocean, north of trinidad and tobago.

Climate
Tropical; moderated by trade winds; rainy season (june to october); vulnerable to devastating cyclones (hurricanes) every eight years on average; average temperature 17.3 degrees c; humid.

Terrain
Mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcano.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Montagne Pelee 1,397 m.

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Martinique

This is a map of Martinique. The map illustrates the location of Fort-de-France and its proximity to Schoelcher, Le Marin, St.-Pierre, and the Caribbean Sea.

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