Martinique

Capital: Fort-de-France

Region: North America

Martinique is a French Caribbean island known as the "Island of Flowers" for its lush tropical vegetation, volcanic landscapes, and blend of French and Creole cultures.

Fun Facts about Martinique

• Martinique is an overseas region of France and uses the Euro as currency
• Mount Pelée's 1902 eruption destroyed the city of Saint-Pierre, killing 30,000 people
• The island is the birthplace of Empress Joséphine, Napoleon's first wife