Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Flag of France
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a self-governing overseas collectivity of France
Tricolore
UseNational flag, civil and state ensign
Proportion2:3
Adopted15 February 1794
Unofficial flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
UseUnofficial flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Flag of France in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon
The unofficial Saint Pierre and Miquelon flag on a boat

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. 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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "CIA World Factbook – St Pierre and Miquelon". Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  2. ↑ Znamierowski, Alfred (1999). The World Encyclopedia of Flags. Anness. p. 192. ISBN 0-7548-0167-5.
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