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Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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Capital: Saint-Pierre

Population: 7,026

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The Geography of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Total Size: 242 square km

Size Comparison: 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC

Geographical Coordinates: 46 50 N, 56 20 W

World Region: North America

General Terrain: mostly barren rock

Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Geographical High Point: Morne de la Grande Montagne 240 m

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

The People of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Type of Government: NA

Languages Spoken: French (official)

Independence: none (territorial collectivity of France; has been under French control since 1763)

National Holiday: Bastille Day, 14 July (1789)

Nationality: Frenchman(men), Frenchwoman(women)

Religions: Roman Catholic 99%

Economy of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Major Industries: fish processing and supply base for fishing fleets; tourism

Agricultural Products: vegetables; poultry, cattle, sheep, pigs; fish

Natural Resources: fish, deepwater ports

Major Exports: fish and fish products, soybeans, animal feed, mollusks and crustaceans, fox and mink pelts

Major Imports: meat, clothing, fuel, electrical equipment, machinery, building materials

Currency: euro (EUR)

National GDP: $48,300,000

Total Export Revenue: $7,000,000

Brief History of 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.


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