Its total area is 1,128 square kilometers, of which 40 square kilometers is water and the rest is land. The island, also called the "Pearl of the Antilles", lies 25 km south of the island of Dominica and 37 km north of the island of Saint Lucia.
Martinique is 73 km long and 39 m wide. Its coastline is approximately 350 km long. 9.4 percent of the island is urbanized, and crops cover 11.3 percent of its area.
Martinique has a tropical climate, and the rainy season lasts from June to October. The north of the island is humid and covered with lush vegetation. The south of the country has a drier climate and is where most of the tourist attractions are located.
Hurricanes may occur in Martinique from June to November.
