Martinique – Martinique's capital is Fort de France

(Pronounced mahr-tin-eek and fawr-duh-frahns)

To remember the capital of Martinique, use the following mnemonic:

Martians are unique (Martinique) and they live in a fort in France (Fort de France).

Interesting facts about Fort de France:

- Colonial Fortification: Fort-de-France is dominated by Fort Saint-Louis, a massive, star-shaped seventeenth-century military fortress that still functions as an active French naval base jutting out into the sparkling bay.

- Vibrant Savannah Park: The capital features La Savane, a sprawling central green park lined with palm trees and historic monuments, serving as the cultural and social heart of the city for open-air markets and gatherings.

- Architectural Landmark: The city is home to the remarkable Schœlcher Library, a stunning structure featuring an ornate Byzantine-Egyptian-Romanesque exterior that was originally built in Paris for the 1889 World’s Fair before being disassembled and shipped piece by piece to Martinique.