Chyen maré sé pou bat !
Woe to the vanquished; each to his own cross.
This Creole proverb means that we often give the blow to someone who is already defeated, that we abuse someone who is already in a state of weakness.
Martinique from A to Z
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Where is Martinique located?
Martinique is a small island located in the Caribbean archipelago near the American continent. Dominica is to its north and the island of Saint Lucia to the south. Its exact geographical coordinates are 14.38°N and 61.2° 2W. Martinique has about 350,400 inhabitants and 1,105 square kilometers (427 sq. mi.).
Status et languages
Martinique has been French since 1635 and a French department since 1946. Two languages are spoken: French and Creole, a local language inherited from the slave period. The currency is the euro.
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The average temperature is 28°C (82F) all year round. There are only two seasons in Martinique: the hot season and the rainy season. Martinique is on the -4h time zone compared to GMT. There is no daylight saving time.
Martinique is located 6,845 km (4,253 mi) from Paris, about 8 hours by plane. 189 km (117 mi) separate it from Guadeloupe (the other main French territory in the Caribbean) but it is only 40 minutes by plane. If we want to compare it to Miami, it's a 3-hour flight for a distance of 2,345 km (1, 457 mi). For New York it is 3,158 km (1,962 mi) and 4h20 of flight on average.
Is the dog badly perceived in Martinique?
Spoiler, if the title may shock know that it is only the figurative sense and not the literal sense. Many Martinicans own dogs and enjoy the company of the animal most loyal to man.
Noni (noni)
History
The noni or great morinda,
Shrubb
Shrubb is a classic Martinique liqueur made from squeezed oranges, agricultural rum, a blend of spices and sun-dried orange peels. Almost every distillery on the island has its own brand of shrubb and makes shrubb when oranges are in season.
The shrubb is used in the design of many cocktails.
J.Bally
Known by all rum lovers, J. Bally distillery has been producing a quality product recognized throughout the world for several centuries.
The inevitable of the day
The beach of the day
Located in the center of Tartane, Anse de Tartane is ideal for families who visit the Atlantic coast.
Anse de Tartane offers both a playground for…
The place to visit of the day
The maison d'Aimé Césaire (Aimé Césaire's house) is the place where you can learn the most about the poet during your stay on the island.…
Do not miss it!
May 8, 1902, Depaz family disappears during the eruption of Mount Pelée that destroyed the city of Saint-Pierre at the same time. One family member Depaz, Victor…
Selection of Martinican proverbs
Born in the first half of the 17th century, the Creole language is a mosaic of an extraordinary richness. Native American legacies were supplemented by the dialects of French colonists, Blacks from West Africa, and later "Coolies" from India and China.
Fruits and vegetables of Martinique
Martinique is full of fruits, spices and vegetables that have, over the years, fully integrated the island's cuisine.
Bananas, coconuts, mangoes, pineapples, guavas and other passion fruits are used to make juices, ice creams and sorbets, cakes and many other desserts.
For you, AZ Martinique has traced their history on the island, their health benefits and their local use.
Martinique from A to Z
