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GeographyLocation
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 World Ranking: 213
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
One and half times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
120 km
Maritime claims
Territorial sea 12 nm
Exclusive economic zone 200 nm Climate
Cold and wet, with considerable mist and fog; spring and autumn are often 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 12.5%
Permanent crops 0% Other 87.5% (2005) Irrigated land
NA
Natural hazards
Persistent fog throughout the year can be a maritime hazard Environment - current issues
Recent test drilling for oil in waters around Saint Pierre and Miquelon may bring future development that would impact the environment Geography - note
Vegetation scanty
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Saint Pierre And Miquelon [ France ] (Overseas Territory):
 
GPS points from Saint Pierre And Miquelon [ France ] (Overseas Territory)
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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.