Status: Overseas Department Prefect: Michel Cadot (2000) Land area: 409 sq mi (1,059 sq km); total area: 425 sq mi (1,100 sq km) Population (2006 est.): 436,131 (growth rate: 0.7%); birth rate: 13.7/1000; infant mortality rate: 7.0/1000; life expectancy: 79.2; density per sq mi: 1,067 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Fort-de-France, 170,300 (metro. area), 96,400 (city proper) Other large cities: Le Lamentin, 36,400; Schoelcher, 21,400; Sainte-Marie, 20,600 Monetary unit: Franc More Facts & Figures |
