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Fort-de-France
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Fort-de-France  (fôr-d-fräs)
The capital and largest city of Martinique, on the western coast of the island on Fort-de-France Bay, an inlet of the Caribbean Sea. Settled by the French in 1762, Fort-de-France is a popular resort. Population: 89,900.
Fort-de-France (French) [fɔrdəfrɑ̃s]
n
(Placename) the capital of Martinique, a port on the W coast: commercial centre of the French Antilles. Pop.: 94 049 (1999 est.)
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