Flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
state ensign | |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Adopted | 15 February 1794 |
 Unofficial flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon | |
| 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
In 1982 an unofficial local flag was designed, based on 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
See also
- Coat of arms of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Flag of France
- National emblem of France
References
- ^ "CIA World Factbook – St Pierre and Miquelon". Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ISBN 0-7548-0167-5.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Flags of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon (France) at Flags of the World
- St Pierre & Miquelon
- St Pierre & Miquelon Community Website
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