Martinique's Geography | Martinique Geography

Location: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago

Geographic coordinates: 14 40 N, 61 00 W

Map references: Central America and the Caribbean

Area: Total: 1,100 sq km land: 1,060 sq km water: 40 sq km

Area - comparative: Slightly more than six times the size of Washington, DC

Land boundaries: 0 km

Coastline: 350 km

Maritime claims: Territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm

Climate: Tropical; moderated by trade winds; rainy season (June to October); vulnerable to devastating cyclones (hurricanes) every eight years on average; average temperature 17.3 degrees C; humid

Terrain: Mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcano

Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: Montagne Pelee 1,397 m

Natural resources: Coastal scenery and beaches, cultivable land

Land use: Arable land: 10.38% permanent crops: 9.43% other: 80.19% (2001)

Irrigated land: 30 sq km (1998 est.)

Natural hazards: Hurricanes, flooding, and volcanic activity (an average of one major natural disaster every five years)

Environment - current issues: NA

Environment - international agreements:

Geography - note: The island is dominated by Mount Pelee, which on 8 May 1902 erupted and completely destroyed the city of Saint Pierre, killing 30,000 inhabitants

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