Saint Pierre and Miquelon (overs. Coll.)

This article is about the specific polity Saint Pierre and Miquelon (overs. Coll.) and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean near the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. An archipelago of eight islands, Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a remaining vestige of the once-vast territory of New France. The islands are a French possession since 1536.

Establishment

June 1985: In 1985, Saint Pierre and Miquelon transitioned from an overseas department to a French territorial collectivity. This change was significant as it granted the islands more autonomy and control over their local affairs.