Feature Island
Regional Information
The island province of Newfoundland lies on the edge of North America. Its
rugged coast and local whales are the first to see the day dawn on the province's
icebergs. Newfoundland is marked by substantial history, culture and the genuine
people of its quiet coastal villages and bustling capital. Its islands are
expansive with treed and hilly terrain.
Newfoundland, Canada
Regional Statistics for Canada
- Location:
- The island of Newfoundland is the most easterly point in North America, separated from the Labrador Peninsula by the Strait of Belle Isle and from Cape Breton Island by the Cabot Strait
- Population:
- 514,409
- Languages:
- English
- Capital:
- St. John's
- Currency:
- Canadian dollar
- Climate:
- Maritime in climate, foggy with rain, cool winters, with shorter springs and cooler summers (by Canadian standards).
- Temperature Range:
- -7 to +25
- Terrain:
- An island bounded by the Atlantic, with uplands, lowlands, highlands, icebergs, rivers, glacially formed lakes, and forest
- Natural Hazards:
- Winter cyclones, freezing rain
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