The only official Martinique flag is the French national flag. The "snake flag" is the banner of arms of Martinique, made of a blue field quartered by a white cross and with a white, L-shaped snake in each corner.

The snake flag was the flag of the former French colony of Martinique and St. Lucia. The L-shaped snakes resemble the "L" of Lucia.

The snake used for the Martinique flag is a venomous serpent related to the rattlesnake commonly found in the sugar cane and banana plantations.

Martinique Apparel

Display your love for the Martinique with tank tops, hats, and other Martinique apparel.

Martinique History Books

On May 8th, 1902, Mont Pelee on the island of Martinique exploded. In this book, the author counts down the days leading up to the catastrophe, and unfolds a tale intertwining human heroism with the remarkable forces of nature. Check out more Martinique history books.