Martinika is an island state, part of the Small Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. Official state status of Martinics – overseas territory of France. Internal self -government is carried out by the prefect. The island was opened by Columbus at the beginning of the 16th century. The indigenous population of Martinics were the Indians of the Caribbean, who subsequently exterminated. In the mid-17th century, the island became a French colony, in the future the French fought for this territory with the British. Martinik received modern status in 1946. There are practically no sources of minerals on Martinics, but excellent natural conditions for the development of agriculture and tourism have been created here. The island is located in the area of the passive tropical climate. You can find out about the cost of air tickets to Martinics on our portal. In coastal waters there are many fish and other commercial animals. The main part of the population of the island is blacks and mulattos, Caucasians, Chinese, Indians and other nations also live. The official language on Martinics is French, the population communicates in the dialect of Partau. It is interesting that the great painter Gauguin lived on Martinik for a long time, here he created many of his works.
