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Newfoundland

April's Notes

When did Newfoundland join Canada? 1949.

What is the capital of Newfoundland? St John

What is the provincial flower? Pitcher plant

What is the provincial bird? Atlantic puffin

What is the provincial tree? Black spruce (Tree)

What is the provincial stone? Labradorite (Gemstone)

What is the provincial dog? Newfoundland dog

What is the provincial animal? Pony

Provincial flag

One of the 4 Atlantic Provinces in Canada.

Labrador is part of this province and the Strait Belle Isle keeps Newfoundland island and Labrador separate.

Location is at the eastern Canada, on the Atlantic coast.

Climate is more than the maritime provinces.

Pulp and papers are the products in the mining and fisheries in agriculture.

St. John's

Most eastern city in Canada

Located on the east coast of Newfoundland island on the city of Avalon Peninsula. Built around a harbour and around this city is hilly.

Oldest city in Canada and the water street is the oldest street in Canada.

Famous Canadians in Newfoundland

Christopher Pratt is a famous Canadian artist from Newfoundland.

Brian Tobin is a famous Canadian politician from Newfoundland

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Last modified:  January 30, 2008