Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon (French: Collectivité territoriale de Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ pjɛʁ e mikˈlɔ̃]) is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France, situated in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean near Canada. It is the only remnant of the former North American colonial empire of New France that remains under French control. The islands are situated at the entrance of Fortune Bay, which extends into t... More
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Area:

  • 242 km² (93.4 mi² )

Time zone(s):

Population:

  • 5,888 (2011)

Country:

Contained by:

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Date founded:

  • May 30, 1814

Also known as:

  • Territoire De Saint Pierre Et Miquelon,
  • Territoire Des Iles Saint-Pierre Et Miquelon,
  • Collectivité Territoriale De Saint-Pierre Et Miquelon,
  • Saint-Pierre Et Miquelon,
  • Departement De Saint-Pierre Et Miquelon,
  • Territoire Des Îles Saint-Pierre Et Miquelon,
  • Département De Saint-Pierre Et Miquelon,
  • Collectivite Territoriale De Saint-Pierre Et Miquelon,
  • Department Of Saint Pierre And Miquelon,
  • Territory Of Saint Pierre And Miquelon,
  • St. Pierre & Miquelon

Location

Capital

Saint-Pierre

Saint-Pierre is the capital of the French overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. Saint-Pierre is the more populated of the two communes (municipalities) making up Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The commune of Saint-Pierre is made up of the island of...

Population

number date
  • 7,036
  • Jul 2007
  • 5,888
  • 2011
  • 6,345
  • 2009
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Geolocation:

Latitude Longitude
  • 46.7833
  • -56.2

Contains:

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Partially Contains:

Adjoins:

USBG name:

  • ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON

Events:

Form of Government:

Official Language:

Currency Used:

Internet TLD:

ISO Short Name:

  • SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON

FIPS Code:

  • SB

Calling Code:

  • 508

GDP (nominal per capita):

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 7,000
  • 2001
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Flag referent

Flag:

Flag From date
  • Feb 15, 1794
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  • pm

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