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World Travel Guide - Martinique - History & Government
There was little political movement until 1974 when Martinique, along with Guadeloupe and French Guiana, was given regional status entailing some
local political and economic autonomy. This was increased in 1982 and 1983 with measures introduced by President Mitterrand in a package of
decentralisation policies. [eng]
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History of Martinique
A few important dates in the history of Martinique. [eng]
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iExplore | Research
iExplore - Martinique travel: iExplore is your complete Martinique travel guide. When Columbus sighted Martinique it was inhabited by Carib Indians
who called the island Madinina, 'Island of Flowers.' Three decades
passed before the first party of French settlers, led by Pierre Belain
d'Esnambuc, landed on the northwestern side of the island. [eng]
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Lonely Planet World Guide
Destination Martinique - History. [eng]
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Martinique / A Brief History
The leading resource for Martinique travel information. [eng]
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History of Martinique up until 1900
The history of Martinique as related up until the year 1900. [eng]
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ODTM - Histoire de la Martinique
The second pre-ceramic period is thought to have begun in the year 100 B.C., lasting until 700 A.D. This is a
more sophisticated civilization of essentially sedentary peoples. [eng]
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