Saint Pierre and Miquelon

n. overseas territory of France off the east coast of Canada near Newfoundland consisting of several small islands

The territorial collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon (French: Collectivité territoriale de Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon) are a group of small islands — the main ones being Saint Pierre and Miquelon — off the eastern coast of Canada near Newfoundland. The islands are part of France and the European Union but due to special immigration procedures, EU nationals who are not French citizens are not allowed to exercise free movement and business establishment in the archipelago [1].The archipelago is the only remnant of the former colonial territory of New France that remains under French control.
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Background 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. Map of Saint Pierre and Miquelon More about Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Transnational Issues

Chief of state: President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007); represented by Prefect Yves FAUQUEUR (since 28 August 2006)

Head of government: President of the Territorial Council Stephane ARTANO (since 21 February 2007)

Cabinet: NA

Elections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 6 May 2007 (next to be held in 2012); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Council is elected by the members of the council