Largest Cities: (by population) Fort-de-France, Le Lamentin, Le Robert, Sainte-Marie, Le François, Ducos, Saint-Joseph, Petite Rivière Salée, La Trinité Rivière-Pilote
Name: Columbus was told by inhabitants of Cuba and Hispaniola of an island they called 'Martinino,' and upon his arrival he gave it the name Martinique.
National Day: July 14, Bastille Day
Religion: Roman Catholic 95%, Hindu and pagan African 5%
