Quick Data on Saint Pierre and Miquelon
| Short Name | Saint Pierre and Miquelon |
| Capital | Saint-Pierre |
| Long Name | Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon |
| Country Code | SB |
| Continent | North America |
| Total Area | 242 sq km |
| Population | 5,347 |
| Language | French |
| Nationality | Frenchman(men), Frenchwoman(women) |
Geography of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
As a country in North America, with coordinates at 46 50 N, 56 20 W, Saint Pierre and Miquelon neighbors n/a. The terrain in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is described as mostly barren rock, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Saint Pierre and Miquelon: cold and wet, with considerable mist and fog; spring and autumn are often windy.
| Surface Total | 242 sq km |
| Land Surface | 242 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 120 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Morne de la Grande Montagne 240 m |
Resources of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being fish, deepwater ports. The agricultural land occupies 8.70% of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 12.50%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 8.70% | 21 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 12.50% | 30 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 78.80% | 191 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
The population of the country is estimated at 5,347 people, with the biggest urban area having 6,000 SAINT-PIERRE (capital) (2018). Known as Frenchman(men), Frenchwoman(women), the people from Saint Pierre and Miquelon come from diversified ethnic groups such as Basques and Bretons (French fishermen). The official language is French. Religions: Roman Catholic 99%, other 1%.
| Population | 5,347 |
| Nationality | Frenchman(men), Frenchwoman(women) |
| Official Language | French |
| Other Languages | French (official) |
| Birth Rate | 6.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 10.9 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 90.00% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a parliamentary democracy (Territorial Council); overseas collectivity of France. The legal system makes use of French civil law.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy (Territorial Council); overseas collectivity of France |
| Citizenship by Birth | see France |
| Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
| Dual Citizenship | n/a |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
From a population total of 5,347, the labor force is 4,429 (2015). The main products in agriculture are: vegetables; poultry, cattle, sheep, pigs; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: fish processing and supply base for fishing fleets; tourism. Its exports cover fish and fish products, soybeans, animal feed, mollusks and crustaceans, fox and mink pelts. The main import products are: meat, clothing, fuel, electrical equipment, machinery, building materials.
| Exports | $6.641 million (2010 est.) |
| Imports | $95.35 million (2010 est.) |
| Export Partners | n/a |
| Import Partners | n/a |
| GDP / Capita | $46,200 (2006 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 46 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | n/a |
| Internet Users | 4,500 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 79.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, statistics sectio
