Saint Pierre and Miquelon's Geography | Saint Pierre and Miquelons Geography
 Saint Pierre and Miquelon MapLocation: 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: 13.04% permanent crops: 0% other: 86.96% (2001) Irrigated land: NA sq km 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 Environment - international agreements: Geography - note: Vegetation scanty |
