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Martinique CIA Map |
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| Location |
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Grography |
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 |
| Coordinates |
14 40 N, 61 00 W |
| Area |
total: 1,100 sq km land: 1,060 sq km water: 40 sq km |
| Terrain |
mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcano |
| Natural Hazards |
hurricanes, flooding, and volcanic activity (an average of one major natural disaster every five years) |
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Source: CIA World Factbook
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Source:
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