Newfoundland and Labrador, Island and mainland in Atlantic Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador forms the most easterly province of Canada. On Newfoundland island, the Norse archaeological site L'Anse aux Meadows is the reputed settlement of Viking explorer Leif Erikson.
The Province was self-governing from 1855–1934, but due to economic distress, it relinquished its independence to return to direct rule by Britain.
The place boasts a rich history of indigenous cultures such as the Beothuk, and traces of their presence can be found in artefacts and stories.
The capital city, St. John's, is known for its colourful row houses and it's the easternmost point of North America.
The province has its own dictionary: The Dictionary of Newfoundland English that includes words not used elsewhere.
Location: Canada
Inception: March 31, 1949
Capital city: St. John's
Population: 528430
Website: gov.nl.ca
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Newfoundland and Labrador forms the most easterly province of Canada. On Newfoundland island, the Norse archaeological site L'Anse aux Meadows is the reputed settlement of Viking explorer Leif Erikson.
L'Anse aux Meadows is a UNESCO World Heritage site located at the northernmost tip of Newfoundland in Canada.
The St. Lawrence River is a large river flowing approximately from southwest to northeast in the middle latitudes of North America.
Gros Morne National Park is a world heritage site located on the west coast of Newfoundland.
Weather Station Kurt was a clandestine weather station, established by the German military in 1943.
Percé Rock is a massive limestone stack located in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula.
Signal Hill is a hill which overlooks the city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak rising above the city of Campbellton in New Brunswick.
Mount Caubvick is the highest peak in mainland Canada east of the Rockies.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park is known for its spectacular highlands and ocean scenery.
The Basilica of St. John the Baptist is a stunningly beautiful Roman Catholic Minor Basilica located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
