Territorial Collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is located in the north of the North American Continent, with a
population of 7,063, making it the 227th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Saint-Pierre with a total
population of 5,509. The country encompasses 242 square kilometers making it the 208th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with the North Atlantic Ocean.
President Nicolas Sarkozy of France is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and
holds that position for five years. He is represented by Prefect Jean-Pierre Bercot. President of the Territorial Council
Stephane Artano is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through election by members of the
council and holds that position for six years. Its form of government is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of
France and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 4th of October 1958.
The language commonly or officially spoken is French. It counts among its major religion Roman Catholic. As sources of
mass communication it has 1 AM and 4 FM.
Major geographical features are Morne de la Grande Montagne, its highest point at 240 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its
lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is Atlantic Ocean, which measures 120 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fish processing and supply base for
fishing fleets and tourism. Its official currency is Euro.
Here’s something you may not know about Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. First settled by the French in the early 17th century,
the islands represent the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American possessions.
population of 7,063, making it the 227th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Saint-Pierre with a total
population of 5,509. The country encompasses 242 square kilometers making it the 208th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with the North Atlantic Ocean.
President Nicolas Sarkozy of France is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and
holds that position for five years. He is represented by Prefect Jean-Pierre Bercot. President of the Territorial Council
Stephane Artano is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through election by members of the
council and holds that position for six years. Its form of government is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of
France and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 4th of October 1958.
The language commonly or officially spoken is French. It counts among its major religion Roman Catholic. As sources of
mass communication it has 1 AM and 4 FM.
Major geographical features are Morne de la Grande Montagne, its highest point at 240 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its
lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is Atlantic Ocean, which measures 120 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fish processing and supply base for
fishing fleets and tourism. Its official currency is Euro.
Here’s something you may not know about Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. First settled by the French in the early 17th century,
the islands represent the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American possessions.
| Bottlenose dolphin off the coast of Grand Barachois |
| Tradtional cheese pie- a favorite of saint-Pierre and Miquelon |
| Boys in traditional clothing of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon |
| Dans le port de Saint-Pierre |
| Fishing fleet on Saint- Pierre |
| Grand Colombier just off of the northern coast of Saint-Pierre |
| Morne de la Grande Montagne on Miquelon- Saint-Pierre and Miquelon's highest point |
| Musee Heritage in Saint-Pierre City |
| Houses in Saint Pierre City |
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is actually so small that if you look in any map place other than about.com you
will not find any maps, which I find sad. I would enjoy seeing and getting more photos of these islands
because I think the traditional dress looks almost pirate like and the paint on the buildings make me think
of Oscar Meyer (the gold and red!). The food here makes me as hungry as a wolf and it looks like
something with a good Flavor. I do hope you can visit this forgotten country.
will not find any maps, which I find sad. I would enjoy seeing and getting more photos of these islands
because I think the traditional dress looks almost pirate like and the paint on the buildings make me think
of Oscar Meyer (the gold and red!). The food here makes me as hungry as a wolf and it looks like
something with a good Flavor. I do hope you can visit this forgotten country.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Natural Arch off Miquelon |
| Shipwreck Transpacific off Miquelon |
| Sunset on the Saint-Pierre's Atlantic coast- the lowest point of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon |
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| Village of Ilebru |
| Cap de Miquelon- the northernmost point of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon |
| Ile Verte- the easternmost point of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon |
| Footballers in Saint-Pierre City- the capital and largest city in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon |
| Miquelon City |
| Pointe de Savoyard- the southernmost point of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon |
| Pointe Plate on Miquelon- the westernmost point of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon |
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| Langlade the most geologically diverse island of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon |
