The island of 'magic' helps you increase the height

Many tourists believe that when they visit this strange island, they will have the desired height.

Martinique Island is located in the volcanic archipelago of Lesser Antilles, in the eastern Caribbean. With an area of ​​1,128km ² , the island's population is about 400,000 people.

The island was a French colony since 1635. However, the island was named after the famous explorer Christopher Columbus after he discovered the island in 1493.

At first the island was named "Jouanacaëra - Matinino" . According to Sydney historian Daney, the name "Jouanacaëra" is set by Aboriginal Caribs meaning "the island of salamanders".

After Columbus discovered this place, the name of the island was changed to Madinina which means the island of flowers to praise the beauty of the island. The island was renamed Martinica in 1502 and was eventually called Martinique due to the influence of French colonial islands.

Martinique is hailed as one of the most attractive islands of the Caribbean. This is because it is a combination of beautiful beaches stretching with clear water and rainforest rich in flora and fauna.

The island is described as a paradise for believers who love nature and the sun. Martinique also attracts tourists because of its French charm. It is considered as the Caribbean of France with elegant and luxurious restaurants, shopping centers or French-style urban design.

A particularly noticeable point of the island is . the height of the residents here. People on Martinique island own a "terrible" height - male is 1.9m; female is 1.74m. Even here, if a young man less than 1.8 meters tall will be teased as 'dwarf'.

Along with the height of the inhabitants, this island is also famous for its miraculous ability - making tourists higher. This phenomenon is likened to a miracle of the island.

It is said that every 10 years, all the people on the island, both male and female, will simultaneously increase by a few centimeters. There are rumors about an over-matured man living here and after two years, he really grew up.

Many researchers have visited and investigated the cause of this mysterious phenomenon. Many people believe that there is a kind of non-toxic radioactivity that can affect the thyroid gland to develop height. However, the mystery of this phenomenon is still left open.

In fact, not only humans but also animals - plants living on the island have amazing growth rates. From 1948 onwards, Martinique ants, flies, beetles, lizards and snakes live every few years.

The mouse on the island is also unusually large. It is not difficult to find a mouse as big as a cat. This has made more and more tourists visit this place in the hope of being able to . a few centimeters tall. That is also the reason why this place is called the 'dwarf's paradise'.

In addition to a respectable height, Martinique people still have a strange custom that never bow. This custom stems from the legend of Martinique's chief island.

When he was invaded by the French and bent over to let them ride, he firmly refused and said: 'The Martinique must always stand straight, not bow . ' This is deeply rooted in people's minds and becomes a concept of their life.

But it is also considered a different custom because sometimes there are precious objects or money falling to the ground, Martinique people do not bow to pick up. Instead, they used a bamboo stick behind their backs to pick up the object, still holding their heads high.

With her gorgeous beauty and incredible miracle, Martinique welcomes thousands of tourists every year to enjoy the famous rum, relax by the beach and really enjoy her holiday. If you have the opportunity to visit, do not ignore this beautiful island because you know after a vacation here, you may be a few centimeters taller.