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Characteristics: Martinique
Martinique is a French territory
and measures 50 miles long and
20 miles at its widest point. The
island is part of the French
Antilles and is also known as the
Isle of Flowers.
ò Language: French
ò Volcano Montagne PelΘe is
4,583 ft. and last erupted in
1902
ò The Pitons du Carbet are
covered with a rainforest
ò Rolling hills and farm land
occupy most of the southern
part of the island
ò Agriculture and fishing are
still significant to the
economy