An island in the Lesser Antilles (Caribbean Sea) archipelago. French overseas department. Martinique was disco...
An island in the Lesser Antilles (Caribbean Sea) archipelago. French overseas department. Martinique was discovered by the famous navigator Christopher Columbus in 1502.
French is considered official. Conversational is Creole.
7 hours is the time difference between Fort de France and Moscow.
376,480 people (2016). Ethnic composition: Negroes, mulattoes, Indians, whites, Chinese, Arabs.
Most of the population are Christians (Catholics and Protestants), Muslims, Hindus, followers of other religions live in the country.
Tropical trade wind. The average air temperature per year + 25 C ... + 27 C. "Karem" - dry season lasts from December to May, "Ivernage" - wet, July - October.
Precipitation: 1500 - 2000 mm from May to October. Tropical hurricanes are possible.
Euro.
Since Martinique is an overseas department of France, Russians must apply for a visa at the consular department of the French Embassy.
Payments can be imported and exported without restrictions. Amounts over 7 thousand dollars must be declared.
It is impossible to import and export artifacts that have historical value, narcotic and psychotropic substances, ammunition, weapons.
When importing medicines for personal use, a prescription from the attending physician is required.
Animals must have a document on their vaccinations. Plants, animals and plant products must be presented to the quarantine service.
Martinique is a paradise in the Caribbean: there are mountain peaks and tropical forests, rivers and waterfalls, a picturesque sea coast and deserted beaches. Montagne-Pelé is a volcanic mountain, at its foot the town of Saint-Pierre, formerly the main port of the island. The Volcanic Museum is open.
The capital, Fort-de-France, was called a second name - mini Paris: the colorful narrow streets of the Bayeux de Flamans, colonial-style houses, picturesque gardens, cafes, shops.
The Alma River will surprise with a picturesque cascade of waterfalls, the Jardin Balata Botanical Garden - next to the capital: dragon trees, hibiscus, orchids grow in it.
From Le Lamentine you can go on hiking in the mountains and on exciting bicycle tours.
Local cuisine is based on French and Caribbean culinary traditions. The main feature is an abundance of seafood, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables.
Sea dishes are prepared in different ways: stuffed crabs, stewed shellfish, boiled octopus "shatru", broth with seafood "bluff", prepared in different ways langoose, shrimp.
Meat dishes are prepared from pork, goat, rabbit, pigeons and chicken. The meat is fried, stewed with vegetables, herbs, sauces and herbs. Popular hot blood sausage "budin". The restaurant will serve snails and frog legs.
From tangerines, guava, marakuya, sugar cane, pineapples, anons, juices are prepared. Coffee and drinks from it are popular.
The local rum is called the best in the world, it is prepared with: "tee punch" - the addition of sugar cane, "ducollage" - with herbs, punch with white rum and fruit juices "planture".
In the culture and customs of the inhabitants of the island combined traditions of France and Creole influence. French is considered official. The spoken version is Creole, with English borrowings and dialects from Africa.
Islanders are good-natured, friendly, but in communication you need to take into account their slowness in business, and treat this trait philosophically. The schedule of the day is slightly shifted to the evening, that is, breakfast and lunch begin a little later than usual, and dinner - almost at night.
On the island there are various bright carnivals and holidays, people are used to having fun for several days in a row.
Traditional Bigina music is a mixture of African rhythms and French song influence.
In December, the island hosts an international jazz festival. Mardi Grass is a festival in late winter, lasting up to five days, with people singing and dancing.
May 8 - Day of Remembrance of the eruption of the Montagne-Pelé volcano, processions with lit candles go through the streets of the capital. Summer is the time for sugar cane harvesting and a holiday on this occasion.
There are no strict rules regarding clothing, but in the beach, people are not allowed to enter government offices, official events and restaurants. Tourists should stick to the conservative option: long dresses and skirts for ladies, classic pants and shirts for men.
As souvenirs from the island you can bring products made of straw, blankets that are sewn in the style of patchwork, jewelry, spices, dolls, shells, rum.
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