Facts and Figures

Official Name Newfoundland

The province of Newfoundland has two distinct parts. The island of Newfoundland, located at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, in the Atlantic Ocean, and Labrador, the mainland pennisula of the province.

Entered Dominion March 31, 1949

Capital City St. John's

Languages English (official), French (official)

Flag
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Official Currency Canadian Dollar

Population 557,000

Land

Area 404,488 sq km (156,185 sq miles)

Highest Point Mt. Caubvick, 1,622 meters (5,322 ft)

Lowest Point Atlantic Ocean, sea level |
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Maps

Current Time
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North American Continent here

Newfoundland Outline Map here

Canada Map, CIA version here

Recommended Links

Newfoundland information web site

Weather current conditions in St. John's
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