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Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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Saint Pierre and Miquelon

an archipelago in the Atlantic, off the S coast of Newfoundland: an overseas department of France, the only remaining French possession in North America; consists of the islands of St Pierre, with most of the population, and Miquelon, about ten times as large; fishing industries. Capital: St Pierre. Pop.: 6000 (2003 est.). Area: 242 sq. km (94 sq. miles)
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