General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Fort-de-France |
| Country | Martinique |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.1% |
| Gdp | $3.5 billion |
| Size | 1,128 km2 |
| Population | 375,265 |
| Population density | 333/km2 |
| Kids per female | 1.95 |
| City population | 91.7% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 24∘C |
| Summer | 28∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French |
| Population able to read | 96.7% |
| Population with a college degree | 13.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 14.2% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 30 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Antilles |
| Main airport | Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $8 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $500/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 8.5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $20000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 25.64/MBits |
| Tld | .mq |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 85% |
| Phone mobile data | $30 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6 PM |
| Opening times | 9 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie des Trois Ilets |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Accras de Morue | Cod fritters served with a dipping sauce | $5-$7 |
| Colombo | A spicy stew made with chicken, pork, or fish, served with rice | $10-$15 |
| Féroce d’avocat | A mashed avocado dish served with salt cod | $5-$7 |
| Lambi | Conch stew served with rice | $12-$18 |
| Matoutou de crabe | A crab stew served with rice | $15-$20 |
| Poulet boucané | Smoked chicken served with rice | $10-$15 |
| Ti punch | A traditional Martinique rum punch | $5-$7 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ti Punch | A traditional Martinique cocktail made with white rum, lime juice, and sugarcane syrup | $5-$7 |
| Rhum Vieux | A type of aged rum that is produced in Martinique | $8-$12 |
| Planteur | A cocktail made with rum, fruit juice, and grenadine | $6-$8 |
| Bière Lorraine | A local beer that is brewed in Martinique | $3-$5 |
| Fruit Punch | A non-alcoholic beverage made with fresh fruit and fruit juice | $4-$6 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
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Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men |
| Carnival | February or March | A week-long celebration with parades, music, and dancing |
| Ash Wednesday | February or March | Marks the beginning of Lent |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors workers and their contributions |
| Victory Day | May 8 | Commemorates the end of World War II |
| Ascension Day | May or June | Celebrates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Pentecost | May or June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| National Day | July 14 | Commemorates the storming of the Bastille |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the assumption of Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| Armistice Day | November 11 | Commemorates the end of World War I |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | France-Antilles |
| Online news | Martinique 1ère |
| Tv | Martinique 1ère |
| Radio | RCI Martinique |