Hi. I am interested in learning about Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Can you help me with this? 
 Sure. Saint Pierre and Miquelon are made up of several small islands near the eastern coast of Canada. It is a French Overseas collectivity. 
 Where do the names originate? 
 The name Miquelon originated in the form Micquelle in the Basque sailor Martin de Hoyarcabal’s navigational pilot for Newfoundland. 
 That's very interesting and hard to say all those names! 
 Indeed! It has been been claimed that the name Miquelon is a Basque form of Micheal ; Mikel and Mikels are usually named Mikelon in the Basque Country in honor of Miquelon. 
 I love the name Mikelon! Can you tell me a bit of the history? 
 During World War II , opposition from Canada, Britain, and the United States, Charles de Gaulle seized the archipelago from Vichy France which the local government had pledged its allegiance. 
 Very interesting. What type of government do they have? 
 The type of government they have would be in rule of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, who represents the national government in the territory. 
 What about the etymology? 
 Sorry, I don’t have that information, any other questions I can answer? 
 Okay, no problem. Thank you for your help. 
 You’re very welcome!
Saint Pierre and Miquelon