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.
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| Tricolore | |
| Use | National flag, civil and state ensign |
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 15 February 1794 |
 Unofficial flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon | |
| Use | Unofficial flag  |
History
editIn 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, the Basque ikurriña, the arms of the duchy of Brittany for the Bretons, and the flag of Normandy for the 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
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See also
edit- Coat of arms of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Flag of France
- National emblem of France
- The regional indicator symbol for Saint Pierre and Miquelon is often represented by the flag ⟨🇵🇲⟩
References
edit- ^ "CIA World Factbook – St Pierre and Miquelon". Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ Znamierowski, Alfred (1999). The World Encyclopedia of Flags. Anness. p. 192. ISBN 0-7548-0167-5.
External links
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- Saint Pierre and Miquelon (France) at Flags of the World
- St Pierre & Miquelon[usurped]
- St Pierre & Miquelon Community Website
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