Geography
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Quiz
Tiny French archipelago off Newfoundland — the last vestige of New France
Tiny French archipelago off Newfoundland — the last vestige of New France
During US Prohibition, Saint-Pierre legally imported over 300,000 cases of whisky a year — almost all destined to be smuggled into the United States. This tiny French archipelago of just 242 km² off the coast of Newfoundland is the last remaining French territory in North America, a survivor of centuries of colonial struggle, devastating cod fisheries collapse, and one of history's most colourful rum-running operations.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll explore the islands' location and geography, the French political status as a territorial collectivity, the Prohibition-era rum-running history, the collapse of the Grand Banks cod fishery, the Portuguese and Basque fishing heritage, the unique culture blending Norman, Breton, and Caribbean influences, and life as French citizens using the euro just off the coast of Canada.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon are French because France retained them in the 1763 Treaty of Paris, which ended the Seven Years' War. Despite changing hands several times between Britain and France, the islands were ultimately confirmed as French territory in 1814 and have remained so ever since, making them the last vestige of New France in North America.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon uses the euro, as it is a French territorial collectivity. US dollars and Canadian dollars are widely accepted in practice due to the islands' proximity to Canada and tourism from North America, but the euro is the official legal tender.
Saint Pierre lies approximately 25 km (15 miles) off the Burin Peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada. Despite this tiny distance from Canadian soil, the islands are fully French, using French law, French postal codes, the euro currency, and French education systems.
Last updated: April 2026