This is the effect of volcanism in that area, where there are 4 main active or extinct volcanic belts. The central and southern part of the island is populated, and covered with fields, and the elevations do not exceed 400-500 m above sea level. The coastline of the southern part of the island is full of picturesque coral bays with white sand.
Martinique has many rivers, but none of them are large. The most important of them are the Lorrain, Galion, Capote, and Lezarde, which flow through the center of the island.
