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Martinique Geography
Martinique Geography: A summary of information about Martinique Geography, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Martinique: Geography
Location
Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Geographic coordinates
14 40 N, 61 00 W
Map references
Central America and the Caribbean
Area
total: 1,100 sq km land: 1,060 sq km water: 40 sq km
Area - comparative
slightly more than six times the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
350 km
Maritime claims
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm
Climate
tropical; moderated by trade winds; rainy season (June to October); vulnerable to devastating cyclones (hurricanes) every eight years on average; average temperature 17.3 degrees C; humid
Terrain
mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcano
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: Montagne Pelee 1,397 m
Natural resources
coastal scenery and beaches, cultivable land
Land use
arable land: 8% permanent crops: 8% permanent pastures: 17% forests and woodland: 44% other: 23% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land
40 sq km (1993 est.)
Natural hazards
hurricanes, flooding, and volcanic activity (an average of one major natural disaster every five years)
Environment - current issues
NA
