Martinique

Capital City: Fort-de France

People:

Religion: Roman Catholic 95%, Hindu and pagan African 5%

Language: French, Creole patois

Currency: Euro Dollar

Electrical Voltage:

How to get there:
By plane: From Paris, company Air Caraïbes ~450+€ round trip
From Venezuela, company Avior Airlines ~180€ each way.
From Guadeloupe, company Air Caraïbes ~150€ round trip.
From Germany, FRA (via Paris), company Air France ~700€ round trip.
From USA, American Airlines (American Eagle) is once again offering flights to Martinique. Also, Delta Air Lines offers connections: www.delta.com

By boat: From the surrounding islands, you can use these ferry companies:

Weather: The mean temperature averages 79°F. Two regular, alternating wind currents (east and northeast) cool the atmosphere. These are the tradewinds, called les alizés. There is only about a 5° difference between summer and winter temperatures.

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty:

Getting Around: Car rental, Taxis

Tourism Website: http://www.martinique.org/

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