| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | |
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| Landscapes in Miquelon | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Region | North America |
| Chief town | Saint Pierre |
| Ocean | North Atlantic |
| Minimum altitude | 0 m (Atlantic Ocean) |
| Maximum altitude | 240 m (Morne de la Grande Montagne) |
| Area | 242 km² |
| Population | 6 274 hab. (2017) |
| Density | 25,93 inhab./km² |
| Nice | Saint-Pierrais (e) and Miquelonais (e) |
| Official language | French |
| Other language | English, Basque, Breton, Norman |
| Postal code | 97500 |
| Telephone prefix | 508 |
| Internet suffix | .pm, .fr |
| Spindle | UTC − 03: 00 |
| Location | |
 46 ° 55 ′ 48 ″ N 56 ° 20 ′ 24 ″ W | |
| https://www.saint-pierre-et-miquelon.pref.gouv.fr Official site | |
| Touristic site | |
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is an archipelago and a overseas collectivityfrench located in North America in L'North Atlantic Ocean To 25 km south of the island canadian of Newfoundland.
Understand
The country of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is one of the last French acquisitions outside the European continent. The islands of Sainte Pierre and Miquelon had been inhabited by Amerindian populations and Beothuk before the arrival of French navigators. From the XVe century the islands had European occupation. It was very important to the fishing industries and it was changing ?? possession between the Portuguese, French, and English empires.
Today it is an overseas collectivity of France.
Geography
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is made up of three main islands shaped like an archipelago. There is the island of Saint-Pierre (26 km2) to the south where most of the inhabitants are located. Then there are the islands of Miquelon (110 km2) and Langlade (91 km2 which are north of Saint-Pierre and which are connected by an isthmus. The archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is located in the North Atlantic on the shores of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It is 25 km from the coast of Newfoundland, and 4,600 km from Paris.
These islands are bare and rocky with a bit of peat covering.
Demographic
The population of Sainte Pierre and Miquelon counted 6,080 people in 2011 . Of its population, more than 5,600 people reside on the island of Sainte-Pierre. Really few people live in Langlade so the rest of the population is grouped together on the north coast from Miquelon to the community of Miquelon-Langlade.
The official language of Sainte Pierre et Miquelon is French. Despite its proximity to Canada,
Due to waves of immigration, ethnicity is predominantly French according to some maritime lines. These groups are the Basques, Normans, and Bretons. The dominant religion of Sainte Pierre et Miquelon is the Catholic.
The culture of Sainte Pierre et Miquelon is Basque, Norman, and Breton. The music, architecture, and gastronomy of this archipelago originate from these regions.
While the people of Sainte Pierre live in the economic center of this archipelago, the families of Miquelon-Langlade make a living from fishing and farming. For those who live in Saint Pierre their occupations are mainly in service industries. The tourism sector is predominant as well as the share of personnel in the administrations for the economy of Sainte Pierre et Miquelon. A great source of income is the export of fish. The agricultural sector is small because the climatic conditions are unfavorable.
Weather
The climate of Sainte Pierre et Miquelon varies throughout the year, with a maritime influence. Between May and October the average temperature is low, no more than 5 ºC, the coldest is -3 ºC in February.
The islands receive nearly 110mm of precipitation each month. There are two seasons. The months of January to August reduced in precipitation but then between September to December there is a significant increase in rainfall From January to March: 55 days of snow.
Regions
Cities
Other destinations
To go
By plane
- 1 Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport (IATA : FSP, ICAO: LFVP) (on Île Saint-Pierre, at 2 km south of Saint-Pierre)
| Airline company | Destinations |
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| MQC Miquelon, YHZ Halifax-Stanfield, YGR Magdalen Islands, YUL Montreal-P. E. Trudeau, CDG Paris-Charles de Gaulle, YYT St. John's Newfoundland |
| Airline company | Destinations |
|---|---|
| FSP Saint Pierre |
On a boat
There are ferries from the Canada To Halifax in New Scotland and Fortune on the island of Newfoundland.
Circulate
To speak
To buy
St-Pierre et Miquelon has many shops for tourists which are dedicated to the traditions and culture of the island. There are art galleries, decorative and creative supplies, stores specializing in French jewelry, gift shops, fashion boutiques - there really is something for everyone.
Eat
Saint-Pierre et Miquelon has a wide variety of restaurants, lounges and cafes where you can enjoy good company while eating delicious meals. Their restaurants serve dishes such as Asian cuisine, French cuisine, pancakes, fish, and much more. There is something for everyone in the restaurants of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. They don't only serve great food, but most of the restaurants have amazing views of the water. Their cafes and lounges serve different types of French pastries and offer a variety of tea and coffee.
To learn
Primary education is based on a model of learning French and remains compulsory for all students aged 6 to 12, including grades 1 to 6. Primary school lasts only 5 years and usually only has 1,000 students enrolled.
Primary schools are:
- Henriette Bonin School 1388 Route de la Pérouse, Saint-Pierre,
508 41 40 13 - State Émilie Létournel School Rue Marcel Bonin, Saint-Pierre, 508 41 09 09
- Red Fire School 28 rue Louis Pasteur, Saint-Pierre, 508 41 38 05
- Saint Odile 14 rue Boursaint, Saint-Pierre
Middle school is a 4-year educational program that follows a school curriculum. In middle school, classes are from 7th to 9th grade. this is also known as the college.
The middle schools are:
- Saint-Christophe College (Miquelon College) 12 rue du maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, Miquelon, 508 41 20 12
Secondary education is a three-year program in which students are offered a wider choice of studies, including science, literature and economics. Secondary schools are from grades 10 to 12. When students are successful, they earn a bachelor's degree.
The secondary schools are:
- Émilie Létournel State High School-Colleague rue Marcel Bonin, Saint Pierre, 508 41 09 09
Vocational education is an option available to students, also known as college. Then, students have the opportunity to take courses in electronics, engineering, carpentry, mechanics and secretarial work. Upon completion, they will receive a Professional Aptitude Certificate and a Professional Baccalaureate.
Housing
Seasonal rentals: You can stay in an apartment, rent for visitors, or a completely own house, which can be a good option for large groups.
For more information: http://www.spm-tourisme.fr/where-to-stay/accommodations/vacation-rentals/
Guest rooms: If you want simple accommodation, you can even rent one room only.
For more information: http://www.spm-tourisme.fr/where-to-stay/accommodations/guest-rooms/
Communicate
Manage the day-to-day
Security
 | Emergency telephone number: Police :17 Ambulance:15 Firefighter :18 |
Government travel advice
Canada (Government of Canada)
