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Fort-de-France

Martinique

city and capital of the French overseas département and région of Martinique, in the West Indies. It lies on the west coast of the island of Martinique, at the northern entrance to the large Fort-de-France Bay, at the mouth of the Madame River. The city occupies a narrow plain between the hills and the sea but is accessible by road from all parts of the island. Formerly called Fort-Royal, it has been Martinique's capital since 1680.

Until 1918, when its commercial growth began, Fort-de-France had an inadequate water supply, was partly surrounded by swamps, and was notorious for yellow fever. In 1839 it was partially destroyed by earthquake and in 1890 by fire. The swamps have now been drained, and extensive suburbs have spread, particularly eastward across the Monsieur River toward Le Lamentin.

Fort-de-France is Martinique's largest town, chief port, and busiest commercial centre. It has long sheltered the French fleet in the West Indies. Sugarcane, cacao, and rum are exported. Savane, a central park, has a statue of the consort of Napoleon I, Empress Joséphine, who was born at Trois-Îlets on the south side of the bay. There are hot springs nearby. Pop. (1999) commune, 94,049; urban agglom., 134,727.

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释义	Fort-de-France Martinique city and capital of the French overseas département and région of Martinique, in the West Indies. It lies on the west coast of the island of Martinique, at the northern entrance to the large Fort-de-France Bay, at the mouth of the Madame River. The city occupies a narrow plain between the hills and the sea but is accessible by road from all parts of the island. Formerly called Fort-Royal, it has been Martinique's capital since 1680. Until 1918, when its commercial growth began, Fort-de-France had an inadequate water supply, was partly surrounded by swamps, and was notorious for yellow fever. In 1839 it was partially destroyed by earthquake and in 1890 by fire. The swamps have now been drained, and extensive suburbs have spread, particularly eastward across the Monsieur River toward Le Lamentin. Fort-de-France is Martinique's largest town, chief port, and busiest commercial centre. It has long sheltered the French fleet in the West Indies. Sugarcane, cacao, and rum are exported. Savane, a central park, has a statue of the consort of Napoleon I, Empress Joséphine, who was born at Trois-Îlets on the south side of the bay. There are hot springs nearby. Pop. (1999) commune, 94,049; urban agglom., 134,727.
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