Flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Flag of France Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a self-governing overseas collectivity of France
Tricolore
Use	National flag, civil and state ensign
Proportion	2:3
Adopted	15 February 1794
Unofficial flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Use	Unofficial flag

The flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is officially the flag of France, as Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a self-governing overseas collectivity of France.

History

In 1982 an unofficial local flag was designed, based on the Collectivity's coat of arms. The flag is blue with a yellow ship, said to be Grande Hermine, which brought Jacques Cartier to Saint Pierre on 15 June 1536.^[1] Three square fields placed along the hoist recall the origin of most inhabitants of the islands, from top to bottom, Basques, Bretons, and Normans.^[2] The flag was likely designed by André Paturel, a local business owner.^{[citation needed]} Although not used at an official level, the flag is still a common sight in the territory, being flown alongside the French tricolour in front of private residences and even government buildings.

Municipalities

• 
  Miquelon-Langlade
• 
  Saint-Pierre

See also

• Coat of arms of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
• Flag of France
• National emblem of France

References

External links

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