Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Geography#
Location | Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada) |
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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 |