Flag Description A yellow sailing ship facing the hoist side rides on a dark blue background with a black wave line under the ship; on the hoist side, a vertical band is divided into three parts: the top part (called ikkurina) is red with a green diagonal cross extending to the corners overlaid by a white cross dividing the rectangle into four sections; the middle part has a white background with an ermine pattern; the third part has a red background with two stylized yellow lions outlined in black, one above the other; these three heraldic arms represent settlement by colonists from the basque country (top), brittany, and normandy; the flag of france is used for official occasions.Currency The Euro. () This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of 2, 1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.64 euros. Astronomy Today's date is May 22, 2008. There is currently a Full Moon. Location Northern north america, islands in the north atlantic ocean, south of newfoundland (canada). Climate Cold and wet, with much mist and fog; spring and autumn are windy. Terrain Mostly barren rock. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Morne de la Grande Montagne 240 m. |