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Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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Wikipedia-Article "Saint Pierre"

Saint-Pierre is the surname of:

Saint-Pierre is the name of several communes of France:

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Wikipedia-Article "Miquelon"

Map of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
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Map of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

Miquelon is a town and an island, part of the Saint-Pierre and Miquelon archipelago. The name is of Basque origin and means "Michael", as several fishermen with this name were established in the island.

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History

In 1579, the names Micquetõ, Micquelle were published for the first time in Martin de Hoyarçabal's navigational pilot. The name evolved over time into Miclon, Micklon, and finally Miquelon.

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Demographics

The population of Miquelon is mainly of Basque and Acadian ancestry. The population of the island is around 600.

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Geography

Miquelon is in fact three geologically independent islands tied together by tombolos - long strips of sand dune. These islands are: Le Cap, Miquelon (Grand Miquelon) and Langlade Island (Petite Miquelon).

Miquelon has a large lagoon known as the Grand Barachois which is host to a large population of seals and other wildlife. The island of Miquelon is also a well known destination for bird watching.

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Transportation

The Island of Miquelon
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The Island of Miquelon

Miquelon can be reached by boat or by plane from Saint-Pierre.

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Miquelon Business

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