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Martinique Facts
The region of Martinique is part of France, and has definitely some interesting facts that you will want to learn about. In this first part, it will be about the general best Martinique facts.
1. Martinique has been inhabited for more than 4,000 years!
Just like most of the Caribbean Islands, Martinique has been inhabited for a very long time. In fact, the Arawak were there first, before being replaced by the Caribbean Indians. Both of them originated from where Venezuela currently stands.
Also, like most countries on the American continent, the Natives were later kicked out, enslaved or killed by the Europeans ever since Christopher Columbus settled there.
2. Martinique has sacrificed a lot during World War I
World War I is infamous for being one of the bloodiest wars in history. The “war to end all wars” involved 70 million military personnel, and saw 8.5 million soldiers as well as 13 million civilians perish. On top of that, it created the Spanish flu pandemic, causing from 17 to 100 million deaths worldwide.
As for Martinique and the nearby islands, 23,000 soldiers left Fort-de-France to fight in that war.
3. Slavery is very well depicted in the “Savane des Esclaves”
If you want to learn about the history of Martinique, you should definitely head to the “Savane des Esclaves”, which means Slaves’ Savannah.
You will see 400 years of the history of the island, with a re-enactment of a Native village, as well as the lifestyle of slaves in Martinique. You can also discover how people in the countryside used to live up until 1960.
4. The most visited building of Martinique is the Schoelcher library
The wilderness, the peacefulness and the tropical landscapes are most definitely what tourists enjoy the most about Martinique, but there are also some very interesting places to visit, like the Schoelcher library.
This architectural marvel is more than 100 years old and is a public library in which you can read or discuss with others.
5. “Habitation Clément” is a unique combination of industry and culture in Martinique
The “Habitation Clément” is a one-of-a-kind place. It is a vast agricultural area in southwestern Martinique. Its most important feature is an 18th century house, declared a historical monument in 1996, in which you can see a contemporary art center as well as a reputed rum house.
This place is perfect for children, as they can learn more about the most important parts of Martinique’s history.
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking
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