Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
- Vicinity: French archipelago near Newfoundland, Canada
Saint Pierre and Miquelon are 8 small islands, only 2 of which are inhabited. They represent the last of France's North American empire. - AsNotedIn
Timeline
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1968/11/00 | Prince Pompadour, Adrien de Moustier of France and others, import the first Limousin to Canada. Not imported into the United States for fear of hoof-and-mouth disease, the animals were quarantine, on Grosse Isle in Nova Scotia or St Pierre Island. | Limousin Veal |
Geography »
| Physiography | |
|---|---|
| Physiographic feature | Archipelago |
Information »
Location
Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada) - The World Factbook
Data »
| Particulars for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon: | |
|---|---|
| Locale Type | French Overseas Collectivity |
Map »
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
History »
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. - The World Factbook
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