Short introduction to 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.

Location:

Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada)

Geographic coordinates:

46 50 N, 56 20 W

Map references:

North America

Area:

total:  242 sq km land:  242 sq km water:  0 sq km note:  includes eight small islands in the Saint Pierre and the Miquelon groups

Area - comparative:

1.5 times the size of Washington, DC

Land boundaries:

0 km

Coastline:

120 km

Maritime claims:

exclusive economic zone:  200 NM territorial sea:  12 NM

Climate:

cold and wet, with much mist and fog; spring and autumn are windy

Terrain:

mostly barren rock

Elevation extremes:

lowest point:  Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point:  Morne de la Grande Montagne 240 m

Natural resources:

fish, deepwater ports

Land use:

arable land:  13% permanent crops:  0% permanent pastures:  0% forests and woodland:  4% other:  83% (1993 est.)

Irrigated land:

NA sq km

Natural hazards:

persistent fog throughout the year can be a maritime hazard

Environment - current issues:

NA

Geography - note:

vegetation scanty

Source: World Factbook

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