The TOEFL iBT test is offered in this location.
The list below shows testing regions, fees and dates as of February 15, 2019, but availability may change when you register. Fees are shown in US$ and are subject to change without notice.
| Region | Testing Format | Fee | Test Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Lamentin | TOEFL iBT | $180 $180 |
Fri., Apr 05, 2019 Fri., May 10, 2019 |
Martinique
Martinique is an island from the central part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago, in the Caribbean Sea of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a region and overseas department of France. The capital is Fort-de-France. Currency – euro. The official language is French.
The climate is tropical, trade wind. Temperature +27*C. The rainy season is July-November. Frequent hurricanes.
The indigenous people of the island are Indians from the Carib tribes. The French began to explore the island in the middle of the 18th century. Many slaves were brought from Africa to grow tobacco and sugar cane. Therefore, now the majority of the inhabitants of the island are blacks and mulattoes.
Resorts and attractions of Martinique
There are many rivers in Martinique, but they are all small in size, although there are waterfalls in the northern part of the island. In the past, the island was covered with dense tropical forests. Now they are preserved only in some places on the slopes of the mountains. The fauna of Martinique is poor and is represented mainly by birds and small rodents, as well as snakes, which, according to local legends, were brought to the island during the time of slavery by planters to expel runaway Negro slaves from the forests. The sea around Martinique is rich in fish, crustaceans and mollusks.
Martinique is the birthplace of Josephine Beauharnais, Empress of France, Napoleon’s first wife. In the house where she spent her childhood, her museum is currently operating.
For some time the artist Gauguin lived in Martinique. Now there is a museum. There are no originals in the museum.
Interesting facts
The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502 during the 4th expedition.
Martinique has the same flag and coat of arms – a white cross with four snakes.