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Etymology: Christopher Columbus Trade Wind Passage

Christopher Columbus landed on the island now known as Martinique in 1502 after a quick 21-day voyage. The indigenous people called the island "Jouanacaëra-Matinino", which referred to a mythical island and meant "the island of iguanas". When Columbus arrived, he renamed it "Martinica", but through the neighboring island's influence it became known as Martinique. Locals today call the island "Madinina".

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Etymology: Christopher Columbus Trade Wind Passage

Christopher Columbus landed on the island now known as Martinique in 1502 after a quick 21-day voyage. The indigenous people called the island "Jouanacaëra-Matinino", which referred to a mythical island and meant "the island of iguanas". When Columbus arrived, he renamed it "Martinica", but through the neighboring island's influence it became known as Martinique. Locals today call the island "Madinina".

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Etymology

Christopher Columbus landed on 15 June 1502, after a 21-day trade wind passage, his fastest
ocean voyage. He spent three days there refilling his water casks, bathing and washing laundry.[5]

The island was then called "Jouanacaëra-Matinino", which came from a mythical island
described by the Taínos of Hispaniola. According to historian Sydney Daney, the island was
called "Jouanacaëra" by the Caribs, which means "the island of iguanas".[citation needed]

When Columbus landed on the island in 1502, he christened the island as Martinica; through the
influence of the neighboring island of Dominica (La Dominique), it came to be known as
Martinique.[vague]

The island is called "Madinina" by the locals.[citation needed]

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