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Martinique

Martinique rises sharply from the Caribbean Sea, its northern interior dominated by the still-active volcano Mont Pelée and dense rainforest, while the south opens into drier hills and reef-fringed beaches. French is spoken in the streets, but the Creole language, cooking, and rhythm of daily life give the island a distinct identity that sits somewhere between Caribbean and metropolitan Europe.

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Martinique is a French overseas region and department located in the Lesser Antilles, southeast of Dominica and north of Saint Lucia. Fort-de-France is the capital. French is the official language, with Antillean Creole widely spoken. The euro is the currency. Culturally, the island blends French administrative structure with deep Afro-Caribbean traditions, expressed through music like biguine and zouk, and a sophisticated food culture rooted in both traditions.

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