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Geography of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Location: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: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:1.5 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 much mist and fog; spring and autumn are 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

Saint Pierre and Miquelon Quickstats

  • Population: 7,036 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 242 sq km
  • Density: 25 /km² (176th)
  • GDP (total): $48.3 million (226th)
  • GDP (per capita): $6,874 (not ranked)
  • Literacy: 99%

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  • Currency: Euro(€) (EUR)
  • Dial code: +508

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Saint Pierre and Miquelon Internet

  • Usage:
  • Penetration:
  • Top Domain: .sb

WT eBusiness info:

  • Success Ranking: 100
  • Market testing: Untested
  • Overall risk: High
  • Overall reward: Low

e-maturity:

  • Tourism: 10%
  • eCommerce: 10%
  • Gaming: 10%
  • eLearning: 10%

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