Martiniquais

Martiniquais is the demonym for residents of Martinique, an island in the Caribbean and an overseas department and region of France. Located in the Lesser Antilles, north of Saint Lucia, Martinique is an integral part of the French Republic and the European Union. The official language is French, and Antillean Creole is widely spoken in daily life.

Martiniquais culture blends African, European, and Caribbean influences. This mix is reflected in music such as zouk and biguine, in Creole language and literature, and in culinary traditions including rum distillation and distinctive dishes. Notable Martiniquais figures include writers Aimé Césaire and Frantz Fanon, who have shaped postcolonial thought and Caribbean literature.

Economically, Martinique relies on services, tourism, and agriculture, with historic roots in sugar and ongoing production of rum (rhum agricole) and bananas. As a French overseas department, Martiniquais participate in French national elections and are French citizens; the island uses the euro and follows French administrative structures, with local councils and elected representatives.