Sunday, September 8, 2013

Martinique Wedding Diamond Bridal Jewellery Collection 2013

Martinique Diamond Bridal Jewellery. 
By Aamir mannan.

Background:

Martinique belongs to the Windward Islands, the southern group of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies.
Colonized by France in 1635, the island has subsequently remained a French possession except for three brief periods of foreign occupation. Timeline. June 15, 1502 Columbus lands at Carbet on the Caribbean side of the island. 1635 First French settlement under Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc. 1636 King Louis XIII permits the introduction of slaves to the French West Indies. 1685 Establishment of Colbert's "Black Code" which, in 60 articles, officially governs the lives of slaves until 1848. 1762 - 1848 Martinique is occupied several times by the British. May 22, 1848 Abolition of slavery. May 8, 1902 Eruption of Mt. Pelée destroying St.-Pierre. Fort-de-France becomes the capital. March 19, 1946 Martinique acquires the status
of a French department. Four deputies and 2 senators represent it. 1983 The Regional Council is established following the French decentralization laws of 1982.  (Source: Martinique Promotion Bureau - martinique.org)
Windward Islands: Dominica, Grenada, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Official Name:

Département d'outre-mer de la Martinique short form: Martinique int'l long form: Department of Martinique
alternative name: Madinina (flower island)  ISO Country Code: mq Time: Local Time = UTC -4h 
Actual Time: Thu-Aug-29  02:02 Country Calling Code: +596 Capital City: Fort-de-France. Other Cities: La Trinite, Le Marin, Le Robert, Le Vauclin, Marigot, Schoelcher, St. Pierre. Government: Overseas Department of France. Geography: Location: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean. Area: 1,100 km² (424 sq. mi.) Terrain: Mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcano. Climate: Maritime tropical; moderated by trade winds; rainy season (June to October) People:
Nationality: Martiniquais. Population: 396,000 (2009) Ethnic Groups: African and African-white-Indian.

Religions: Christianity 90% Languages: French (official), Creole patois. Literacy: 98% Natural resources:
Touristy coastal scenery and beaches, cultivable land. Agriculture products: Pineapples, avocados, bananas, flowers, vegetables, sugarcane Industries: Construction, rum, cement, oil refining, sugar, tourism. Exports partners: France 45%, Guadeloupe 28% (2000) Imports partners: France 62%, Venezuela 6%, Germany 4%, Italy 4%, USA 3% (2000) Currency: Euro (EUR) 























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