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Saint Pierre and MiquelonGeography
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Location: |
Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada)
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Geographic coordinates:
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46 50 N, 56 20 W
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Map references:
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North America
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Area:
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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
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Area - comparative:
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1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
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Land boundaries:
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0 km
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Coastline:
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120 km
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Maritime claims:
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territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
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Climate:
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cold and wet, with much mist and fog; spring and autumn are windy
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Terrain:
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mostly barren rock
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Elevation extremes:
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lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Morne de la Grande Montagne 240 m
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Natural resources:
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fish, deepwater ports
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Land use:
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arable land: 13.04%
permanent crops: 0%
other: 86.96% (2001)
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Irrigated land:
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Natural hazards:
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persistent fog throughout the year can be a maritime hazard
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Environment - current issues:
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recent test drilling for oil in waters around Saint Pierre and Miquelon may bring future development that would impact the environment
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Geography - note:
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vegetation scanty
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