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| • | Saint-Pierre is the capital of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Its population (1999 census) is 5,618 [HTTP ], many of whom are of Basque, Breton, Normand or Acadian descent.
The town is situated on the north side of a harbour called Barachois, which faces the Atlantic Ocean, on the island's east coast. The mouth of the harbour is guarded by Ile aux Marins, a small chain of islands. Close to the centre of the harbour's edge lie the Post office and Custom House, behind which is General Charles de Gaulle Square, the town's centre.
Other prominent landmarks within the town include the cathedral, to the north of the square, rebuilt in the early twentieth century after a major fire, and the Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse, at the mouth of the harbour. Furthern north, close to the town's hospital, is the Fronton Zazpiak Bat - an arena for the traditional Basque sport of pelota.
Saint-Pierre is also the name of the island in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon on which the capital is located. It covers an area of some 25 km². Although containing nearly 80% of the inhabitants of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, it is considerably smaller than Miquelon, which lies to its northwest.
Source: [wikipedia: saint-pierre, saint-pierre and miquelon]
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