Saint Pierre and Miquelon

/ miklɔ̃; ˌmɪkəˈlɒn /

noun

1. an archipelago in the Atlantic, off the S coast of Newfoundland: an overseas department of France, the only remaining French possession in North America; consists of the islands of St Pierre, with most of the population, and Miquelon, about ten times as large; fishing industries. Capital: St Pierre. Pop: 5774 (2013 est). Area: 242 sq km (94 sq miles)

Example Sentences

The Bahamas, Belize, and the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon sold them millions of gallons of liquor.

From Literature

Voters made their choices in the Atlantic Ocean territories of Saint Pierre and Miquelon as well as in French Guiana in South America, the Caribbean’s Guadeloupe and elsewhere.

From Seattle Times

You don't see Canada complaining about Saint Pierre and Miquelon being French even though it can actually be seen from the coast of Newfoundland.

From BBC

Military - note: defense is the responsibility of France This page was last updated on 18 December, 2008 ====================================================================== @Saint Pierre and Miquelon Introduction Saint Pierre and Miquelon Background: First settled by the French in the early 17th century, the islands represent the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American possessions.

From Project Gutenberg

Government Saint Pierre and Miquelon Country name: conventional long form: Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon conventional short form: Saint Pierre and Miquelon local long form: Departement de Saint-Pierre et Miquelon local short form: Saint-Pierre et Miquelon Dependency status: self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France Government type:

From Project Gutenberg