Located on the farthest east of Canada, Newfoundland covers a continental region (Labrador) and a peninsular region (the Island of Newfoundland), with a combined area of 405,720 km2. Labrador is separated from Newfoundland by the narrow Strait of Belle Isle.
Interesting facts about Newfoundland and Labrador
· Newfoundland is the youngest province of Canada.
· 92% of the province’s population lives in the island of Newfoundland.
· St. John’s is considered to be the oldest city in North America.
· The St. John’s Regatta is held annually on the first Wednesday of August. · The island of Newfoundland has its own time zone, 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Time.
Main Cities
St. John’s
The most populated city of the province and its capital, St. John’s is the main hub for cultural, educational, financial, and commercial activities. There are 108,860 people living in St. John’s. The biggest industry services pushing forward the economy are oil and gas, retail, and business.
Conception Bay South
The second largest town of the province, with 26,199 inhabitants. Just 20 minutes from St. John’s, the town is considered one of the top places to live in the Avalon peninsula.