Area: 1.100 Km²
Population: 418.000 (2001 est.)
Density: 380 pop/Km²

System of government: Overseas department of France
Capital: Fort-de-France (100.000 pop.)
Major cities: Le Robert, Schoelcher
Ethnic majority: Mulatto and black 90%, White 5%, Indian, Chinese 5%
Border countries: -

Principal mountains: Montagne Pelée 1.397 m
Principal rivers: Rivière Lézarde
Principal lakes: -
Principal islands: Martinique
Climate: Tropical

Language: French (official), Creole patois
Religion: Catholic 95%, Hindu and pagan African 5%
Currency: Euro (€)