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Volcanoes and forests of Mount Pelée and the peaks of northern Martinique
The Pelée and Calbet Mountains are of global significance for their volcanic features, eruptions and processes. The 1902-1905 eruption is considered a key event in the history of volcanology, with serious consequences for the city of Saint-Pierre and the tragic loss of many lives, the memory of which has become part of Martinique's culture. This group of sites is home to several globally threatened species, such as the Martinique volcano frog (Allobates chalcopis), the Lacepede ground snake (Erythrolamprus cursor) and the endemic Martinique oriole (Icterus bonana).
Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
Located on a bay of the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena has the most extensive fortifications in South America. The city is divided into three neighborhoods: San Pedro, with its cathedral and many Andalusian-style palaces; Santiago, where merchants and the middle class live; and Gethimane, or "the people's quarter."