Walking in Fort-de-France 3

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  • Опубліковано 19 лип 2023
  • Walking in Fort-de-France on a normal busy day. Many people were walking around, shopping, and enjoying their day. Hope you enjoy!
    Fort-de-France, 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 center. 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.
    Population: (2023 est.) 83,000
    Head Of State: President of France: Emmanuel Macron
    Official Language: French, Creole

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  • @northblue8216
    @northblue8216 4 місяці тому

    A old rusty, 16th century town with dilapidated buildings, and horse and buggy roads. Seriously, this is the best France can do? Cuba has hope yet... ha ha ha ha ha....

    • @Lostouille
      @Lostouille 3 місяці тому +7

      This is an island. We are not going to change anything because of modernity. You have to respect nature too !

    • @northblue8216
      @northblue8216 3 місяці тому

      @@Lostouille That's offensive to God. The Arawaks, Caribs, and American Indians, sat around for centuries doing shit all. No progressive thinking, no advancement, no achievements. Just sitting in a tent, in squalor, smoking, hunting, fucking, eating, shitting, doing nothing to advance the race, the people, or God's glory. Tree's that don't bear fruit are hewn down, and that's exactly why they disappeared.