Martinique 🇲🇶 is a fascinating country located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Martinique, it is home to roughly 360,000 people and covers an area of about 1,128 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Martinique — its capital Fort-de-France, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Martinique on the map
Geographically, Martinique belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 1,128 km², which makes it the 187th largest country or territory on Earth.
Martinique has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Fort-de-France, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how martinican life really works.
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Population and languages of Martinique
Around 360,000 people live in Martinique, making it the 181st most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Martinique is called a Martinican.
The main language spoken here is French. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Martinique — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Martinique
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Martinique is +596. Websites from the country typically use the .mq internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Martinique are its flag, its capital Fort-de-France, and its approximate population of 360,000.
Fun facts about Martinique
- Martinique's flag emoji is 🇲🇶 — its two-letter country code is MQ and its three-letter code is MTQ.
- Martinique covers 1,128 km², ranking 187th in the world by area.
- With about 360,000 people, Martinique holds the 181st spot in the world population ranking.
- Martinique is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Martinique is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Martinique — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Martinique?
- The capital of Martinique is Fort-de-France.
- What is the population of Martinique?
- Martinique has a population of approximately 360,000 people, ranking 181st in the world.
- Where is Martinique located?
- Martinique is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Martinique?
- The main language spoken in Martinique is French.
- What currency is used in Martinique?
- Martinique uses the Euro (EUR).
