Saint Pierre and Miquelon

British  

/ miklɔ̃, ˌmɪkəˈlɒn /

noun

1. 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: 5774 (2013 est). Area: 242 sq km (94 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Voters made their choices in the Atlantic Ocean territories of Saint Pierre and Miquelon as well as in French Guiana in South America, the Caribbean’s Guadeloupe and elsewhere.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2017

The Bahamas, Belize, and the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon sold them millions of gallons of liquor.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

Saint Pierre and Miquelon:   The inhabitants have traditionally earned   their livelihood by fishing and by servicing fishing fleets   operating off the coast of Newfoundland.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Saint Pierre and Miquelon:   First settled by the French in the early   17th century, the islands represent the sole remaining vestige of   France's once vast North American possessions.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency