Martinique
Martinique
History
Martinique was called Madina and inhabited by Caribs, before Christopher Columbus sighted the island. Three decades later, the first party of French settlers landed on the northwest side of the island. A fort was built, and they settled into what later became the capital, St. Pierre. A year later, a decree authorizing the use of African slaves in the French West Indies was signed. The settlers quickly colonized with the help of slave labor, and constructed the Fort-de-France. Caribs were soon kicked out of the island, and the British took control of Martinique. Martinique prospered under British occupation as they sold only sugar to the British. This occupation allowed Martinique to be away from the French Revolution. After France gained stability, it re-established itself in Martinique, but sugarcane plantation began to waver and aristocrat plantation owners lost their political influence. Schoelcher, a French cabinet minister, who convinced government to sign the Emancipation Proclamation, ended slavery in the Indies. In May 8, 1902, Mont Pelée volcano erupted and destroyed St. Pierre and claimed 30,000 of lives. Shortly after, the capital was moved to Fort-de-France. In 1946, Martinique became an Overseas Department of France, and later it assimilated into the political fold as a Department of France. In 2007, Hurricane Dean wiped out the banana crop, and left damages of 240 million and killed 2 people. And some of the hotels have shut their door due to the hurricane, it is uncertain if they will reopen again.
Government Structure
Martinique is controlled by France, which makes all inhabitants of the island French citizens with full political and legal rights. The government of Martinique’s is the French legal system, which is a democratic government that consists of a Judicial Branch, Executive Branch and Legislative Branch.
Inflation Rates: (consumer prizes) 3.9%
Unemployment Rate: 26.3%
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History
Martinique was called Madina and inhabited by Caribs, before Christopher Columbus sighted the island. Three decades later, the first party of French settlers landed on the northwest side of the island. A fort was built, and they settled into what later became the capital, St. Pierre. A year later, a decree authorizing the use of African slaves in the French West Indies was signed. The settlers quickly colonized with the help of slave labor, and constructed the Fort-de-France. Caribs were soon kicked out of the island, and the British took control of Martinique. Martinique prospered under British occupation as they sold only sugar to the British. This occupation allowed Martinique to be away from the French Revolution. After France gained stability, it re-established itself in Martinique, but sugarcane plantation began to waver and aristocrat plantation owners lost their political influence. Schoelcher, a French cabinet minister, who convinced government to sign the Emancipation Proclamation, ended slavery in the Indies. In May 8, 1902, Mont Pelée volcano erupted and destroyed St. Pierre and claimed 30,000 of lives. Shortly after, the capital was moved to Fort-de-France. In 1946, Martinique became an Overseas Department of France, and later it assimilated into the political fold as a Department of France. In 2007, Hurricane Dean wiped out the banana crop, and left damages of 240 million and killed 2 people. And some of the hotels have shut their door due to the hurricane, it is uncertain if they will reopen again.
Government Structure
Martinique is controlled by France, which makes all inhabitants of the island French citizens with full political and legal rights. The government of Martinique’s is the French legal system, which is a democratic government that consists of a Judicial Branch, Executive Branch and Legislative Branch.
Inflation Rates: (consumer prizes) 3.9%
Unemployment Rate: 26.3%
Religions
Tourism Destinations
Les