persistent fog throughout the year can be a maritime hazard
Environment - current issues:
recent test drilling for oil in waters around Saint Pierre and Miquelon may bring future development that would impact the environment
Geography - note:
vegetation scanty
People ::Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Population:
7,051 (July 2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 227
Age structure:
0-14 years: 21.9% (male 788/female 756)