Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Geography#
| Location | Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Geographic Coordinates | 46 50 N, 56 20 W 46.833332,-56.333332 |
| Land boundaries | 0 km |
| Coastline | 120 km |
| Elevation Extremes | lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Morne de la Grande Montagne 240 m |
| Highest Mountains | |
| Terrain | mostly barren rock |
| Natural Hazards | persistent fog throughout the year can be a maritime hazard |
| Natural Resource | fish, deepwater ports |
| Land Use | arable land: 8.7% permanent crops: 0% other: 91.3% (2011) |
| Climate | cold and wet, with considerable mist and fog; spring and autumn are often windy |
| Irrigated Land | NA |
| Renewable Water Resources | NA |
| Environment_CurrentIssues | recent test drilling for oil in waters around Saint Pierre and Miquelon may bring future development that would impact the environment |
| Environment - international agreements | NA |
| Large Cities | |
| Geography-note | vegetation scanty |