- Flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
The local flag of
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is blue with a yellow ship, said to be the "Grande Hermine ", which broughtJacques Cartier to Saint-Pierre on15 June 1536 . Three square fields placed along the hoist recall the origin of most inhabitants of the islands, from top to bottom,Basques , Bretons, andNormans .The top left flag is the Basque flag, as mentioned above, and is known as the "
Ikurriña ".This unofficial flag was likely designed by André Paturel, a local business owner who adapted the coat of arms designed by one Léon Joner.
External links
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* [http://www.st-pierre-et-miquelon.com/ St Pierre & Miquelon]
* [http://www.grandcolombier.com/ St Pierre & Miquelon Community Website]
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