St. Pierre and Miquelon {FR}

7,000 population - Capital City: Saint-Pierre

Saint Pierre and Miquelon are French territorials consisting of several barren but extremely interesting rocky islands located about 16 km (10 miles) off the south coast of Newfoundland. The capital city is a delightful place called St. Pierre. Cod-fishing is one of the main industries here. It was seized by Free French in December 1941.

 

 

 

 

 

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