Saint Pierre & Miquelon
- Population:
- 5,628
- Language:
- French
- Religion:
- Christianity
Saint Pierre & Miquelon was a French fishing settlement since the 17th century and remains a French overseas territory. It has a small economy centered on fishing and tourism while maintaining strong cultural ties to France.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France, located near the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Covering an area of 242 square kilometers, it has a population of about 6,000 people as of 2023. The capital is Saint-Pierre. The official language is French. The archipelago operates under a parliamentary dependency framework, with local governance overseen by a Territorial Council. The economy is primarily based on fishing, fish processing, and tourism, with efforts to diversify into other sectors. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is known for its unique blend of French and North American cultures, maritime heritage, and as the last remnant of French colonial presence in North America. The islands use the euro as their currency and are part of the European Union's special territories.