maps of saint pierre and miquelon

The maps of Saint Pierre and Miquelon Island points to a tiny island;  which is situated south of Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Saint Pierre and Miquelon Island maps an area of about two hundred and forty two square kilometers.

Its official language is French and this island is an overseas territory of France. Its capital is Saint Pierre which is also the largest city of the island. It is headed by the president of the territorial council and the president of France is its head. The climate of the island is damp and windy; the winters are harsh and long.

The economy of this island consist of fishing especially Cod fishing, though over fishing is being regulated and the government wants to diversify the economy into agriculture, tourism and crab farming. The island uses euro as its currency now.

The island is named after the patron saints of fisherman. The island also runs amateur radio frequency and lacks a railway system too. For the people with the travel maps of Saint Pierre and Miquelon the entire island is a trip worth taking with its capital city as the hot spot for visitors.