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Geography and Environment of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- mostly barren rock
- Climate
- cold and wet, with much mist and fog; spring and autumn are windy
- Highest Point
- 240 — Morne de la Grande Montagne 240 m
- Lowest Point
- Atlantic Ocean 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- fish, deepwater ports
- Natural Hazards
- persistent fog throughout the year can be a maritime hazard
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- recent test drilling for oil in waters around Saint Pierre and Miquelon may bring future development that would impact the environment