Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a French overseas collectivity located in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. The collectivity consists of two islands, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and several smaller islands.

The population of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is around 5,800 people, and the official language is French. The economy is primarily based on fishing and tourism, with the fishing industry being the main source of income for the islands. The islands are known for their seafood, particularly their lobsters and scallops.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon has a unique history, as it is the only remaining part of the former French colonial empire in North America. The islands have been controlled by France since the 17th century, and were a major center for the Atlantic cod fishery during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The islands have a mild maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters. Tourism is an important industry, with visitors drawn to the islands' natural beauty, historic sites, and French culture.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon is governed by a local council, and is represented in the French National Assembly by a deputy. The collectivity has its own flag, postage stamps, and currency, although the euro is also accepted on the islands.

Geography
Area
total: 242 sq km
land: 242 sq km
water: 0 sq km

Climate
cold and wet, with considerable mist and fog; spring and autumn are often windy

Natural resources
fish, deepwater ports

People and Society
Population
5,195 (2023 est.)

Ethnic groups
Basques and Bretons (French fishermen)

Languages
French (official)

Religions
Roman Catholic 99%, other 1%

Population growth rate
-1.19% (2023 est.)

Government
Government type
parliamentary democracy (Territorial Council); overseas collectivity of France

Capital
name: Saint-Pierre

Economy
Economic overview
high-income, French North American territorial economy; primarily fishing exports; substantial French Government support; highly seasonal labor force; euro user; increasing tourism and aquaculture investments

Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
$261.3 million (2015 est.)

Real GDP per capita
$46,200 (2006 est.)

Agricultural products
vegetables; poultry, cattle, sheep, pigs; fish

Industries
fish processing and supply base for fishing fleets; tourism

Exports
$6.641 million (2010 est.)

Exports - partners
Canada 79%, France 8%, Belgium 6% (2019)

Exports - commodities
crustaceans, fish, medical instruments, electrical parts, pasta (2019)

Imports
$95.35 million (2010 est.)

Imports - partners
France 69%, Canada 22% (2019)

Imports - commodities
food preparation, packaged medicines, low-voltage protection equipment, cars, computers, iron structures (2019)