Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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About Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is a French overseas island group at the eastern coast of Canada. 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. Miquelon has a large lagoon, the Grand Barachois, with a large population of seals and other wildlife.
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General information
- Capital: Saint-Pierre
- Language: French
- Climate: The climate is very damp and windy, the winters are harsh and long. The spring and early summer are foggy and cool. Late summer and early fall are sunny.
- Timezone: UTC-3
- Currency: Euro (€)
- Electricity plugs: e (show)
- No. of inhabitants: 7,012 (July 2005 est.)
- Interl. accesscode +508
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The islanders are proud of the French heritage and French patriotism is still strong today.
Religion: Christianity
National holiday: Bastille Day, 14 July (1789)
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