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First settled by the French in the early 17th century, the islands represent the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American possessions.
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Country
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Surface Area: 242 square km
Population: 6,995 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean
Capital City: Saint-Pierre
Head of State: Jacques CHIRAC of France, represented by Prefect Claude VALLEIX
Prime Minister: Marc PLANTAGENEST
Currency: €uro (EUR); French franc (FRF)
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