Flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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Tricolore | |
Use | National flag, civil and state ensign |
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Proportion | 2:3 |
Adopted | 15 February 1794 |
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Use | Unofficial flag ![]() |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]See also
[edit]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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