Saint Pierre og Miquelon

- nyheder, landebeskrivelser, seværdigheder og aktuel information fra øerne i det swingende Caribiske Hav

Historie - Politisk udg.punkt

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.

Udviklingsperspektiver

The inhabitants have traditionally earned their livelihood by fishing and by servicing fishing fleets operating off the coast of Newfoundland. The economy has been declining, however, because of disputes with Canada over fishing quotas and a steady decline in the number of ships stopping at Saint Pierre. In 1992, an arbitration panel awarded the islands an exclusive economic zone of 12,348 sq km to settle a longstanding territorial dispute with Canada, although it represents only 25% of what France had sought. The islands are heavily subsidized by France to the great betterment of living standards. The government hopes an expansion of tourism will boost economic prospects. Recent test drilling for oil may pave the way for development of the energy sector.

Se her! - Statistik & Information

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