Overview

Colonized by France in 1635, the island has subsequently remained a French possession except for three brief periods of foreign occupation.

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Surface Area: 1,100 square km Population: 429,510 (July 2004 est.) Located in: Central America (Caribbean) Capital City: Fort-de-France Head of State: Jacques CHIRAC, represented by Prefect Yves DASSONVILLE Prime Minister: Claude LISE Currency: €uro (EUR); French franc (FRF) Flag (image):