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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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La Petite Mare Saint Pierre And Miquelon (general)
Ruisseau Du Foin A Raymond Saint Pierre And Miquelon (general)
Etangs Du Ruisseau Creux Saint Pierre And Miquelon (general)
Marais Giraud Saint Pierre And Miquelon (general)
Pointe A Bigue Saint Pierre And Miquelon (general)
Fond De L' Anse Saint Pierre And Miquelon (general)
Premiere Pointe De Belliveau Saint Pierre And Miquelon (general)
Tetons De La Mere Dibarboure Saint Pierre And Miquelon (general) |