Saint Pierre and Miquelon - Country Code 508
IDD Code: 00
Country Code: 508
ISO: PM
ISO3: SPM
Helpful Information About Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Time
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Capital: St. Pierre
Time Zone
UTC-03:00
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St. Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon is ()
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon does not follow DST
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About Saint Pierre and Miquelon Country NameSaint Pierre and Miquelon
ContinentNorth America
Lat/Long46.94193600, -56.27111000
BackgroundFirst settled by the French in the early 17th century, the islands represent the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American possessions.
Population5,595 (July 2016 est.)
LanguagesFrench (official)
ReligionsRoman Catholic 99%, other 1%
Ethnic GroupsBasques and Bretons (French fishermen)
Economy
EconomyThe inhabitants have traditionally earned their livelihood by fishing and by servicing fishing fleets operating off the coast of Newfoundland. The economy has been declining, however, because of disputes with Canada over fishing quotas and a steady decline in the number of ships stopping at Saint Pierre.
In 1992, an arbitration panel awarded the islands an exclusive economic zone of 12,348 sq km to settle a longstanding territorial dispute with Canada, although it represents only 25% of what France had sought. France heavily subsidizes the islands to the great betterment of living standards.
The government hopes an expansion of tourism will boost economic prospects. Fish farming, crab fishing, and agriculture are being developed to diversify the local economy. Recent test drilling for oil may pave the way for development of the energy sector.
In 1992, an arbitration panel awarded the islands an exclusive economic zone of 12,348 sq km to settle a longstanding territorial dispute with Canada, although it represents only 25% of what France had sought. France heavily subsidizes the islands to the great betterment of living standards.
The government hopes an expansion of tourism will boost economic prospects. Fish farming, crab fishing, and agriculture are being developed to diversify the local economy. Recent test drilling for oil may pave the way for development of the energy sector.
GDP$215.3 million (2006 est.)
CurrencyEuro
Communications
Internet TLD.pm
Internet Users4,500
Land Lines4,800
Broadcast Media2 TV stations with a third repeater station, all part of the French Overseas Network; radio stations on St. Pierre and on Miquelon are part of the French Overseas Network (2007)