Saint Pierre and Miquelon is an archipelago that is a French overseas collective entity located in the North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Eastern Canada, south of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The capital is the city of Saint Pierre.
Form of government: Saint Pierre and Miquelon are part of the French Republic and are governed under French law with a certain degree of autonomy. Residents of the islands are French citizens. The territory sends its own deputy and senator to the French National Assembly. In turn, the French authorities appoint a prefect, who represents the national government in the territory and is responsible for law enforcement and public order, as well as exercising administrative control.
The legislative body is the Territorial Council, which consists of 19 members: 15 from Saint-Pierre and 4 from Miquelon-Langlade. The President of the Territorial Council is the head of the delegation at international events.
The climate is maritime. Summers are cool, with average temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F - 77°F). Often cloudy and rainy. Winters are mild, with average temperatures ranging from 0°C to 5°C (32°F - 41°F).
The population is about 6,000 people (2021).
The official language in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French. In addition, the local population also speaks other languages, including English and a Creole dialect (Michelean Creole).
The main sources of income for the territory are fishing, agriculture and tourism.
Fishing and related activities play an important role in the economy of the archipelago. Fish and seafood are a significant export product.
Agriculture is severely limited due to the climate and the limited area of fertile land. However, it focuses on the production of some crops and livestock.
Tourism plays an important role in the economy. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a small archipelago with unique nature and rich history. Tourists are attracted by the natural beauty of the archipelago and cultural attractions such as the Saint-Pierre Museum and the Emmanuel Lenclier Monument, this monument in the city of Saint-Pierre is a symbol of the survival and recovery of the archipelago after the eruption of Mont Pelé in 1902. Natural parks such as Arikok National Park and Grande Cologne Island are also interesting.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon offer a unique combination of nature and history, making them an interesting and promising destination for tourism.
The medical system in Saint Pierre and Miquelon provides basic medical services to the local population. However, more serious cases or specialized medical care may require evacuation to Canada or France.
The educational system includes primary and secondary education, as well as the possibility of obtaining higher education in a single institute or on the continent. The level of education in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is generally considered to be quite high.
The standard of living is high compared to some other regions, but it is also limited by a number of factors such as limited resources and distance from the continent.
