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Where is Martinique located in the Caribbean Sea?
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Martinique is located in the eastern Caribbean Sea and is part of the Lesser Antilles island chain. Specifically, it is situated within the Windward Islands, which form the southern arc of the Lesser Antilles.12
The island is positioned approximately 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Dominica and 16 miles (26 km) north of Saint Lucia. Guadeloupe lies further to the north, at a distance of about 75 miles (120 km).1