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Newfoundland

The area is 404,517 sq km. Population is 600,000.. The floral emblem: Pitcher Plant. Gemstone: Labradorite. The motto is "Seek, ye first the kingdom of God"

Newfoundland is the cradle of white civilization in North America. Long ago Newfoundland greeted Norsemen and seafaring men from throughout the world. Idioms, long lost in England, still remain her folk lore. Conception Bay, with its giant bluefin tuna, has become one of the big fishing regions of world. Cod was taken from the Grand Banks off Newfoundland by the time John Cabot anchored here in 1497.

St John's is the capital City of the province. Colorful wooden houses brighten its streets. A variety from seals and sea lions to colonies of nesting seabirds, can be observed in several parks. The most picturesque of them are Gros Morne and Terra Nova. Newfoundland's least populated area is its mainland territory, Labrador. Its forests and minerals are important to the province's economy, but the fishery remains principal resource,

Prince edward island

The area is 5,657 sq km. Population is 125,000, The floral emblem is Ladyvs Slipper. Bird: Blue Jay, The motto: The small under the protection of the great.

She is truly the "Birthplace of Canada"' as the first Confederation Conference was held in Charlottetown in 1864. Prince Edward Island lies 9 miles of the mainland. Her rich red soil and pastoral landscape gives P.E.I , a fairyland appearance. It is a wave-washed, wind-swept, sun-kissed, air -cooled Can­ada's smallest province. It is 224 km long and from 6 to 64 km wide. Prince Edward Island is well known for its potato crops, fruits and vegetables. The shellfish of Prince Edward Island are a special treat

The province is valued by visitors for its peaceful atmosphere and the beauty of its green fields and characteristic red soil.

The provincial capital. Charlottetown, is a gracious city with beautiful houses and boulevards, The cradle of Confederation, Charlottetown hosted the 1864 conference that led to the foundation of Can­ada in 1867.

Nova scotia

The area is 55,491 sq km. Population is over 860,000. The floral emblem is Mayflower. Tree; Red Spruce. The motto is One defends and the other conquers.

Nova Scotia has a long history and counts it from the days of "wooden ships and iron men". Five nationalities settle the province. The first permanent settlement in Canada was at Port Royal, now a na­tional historic park. Nova Scotia has the only Gallic College on the Continent and her Highland Games are famous.

Nova Scotia, surrounded by the sea, has a beautiful coastline. The maritime tradition is evident everywhere, The magic of Nova Scotia is the Bay of Fundy, Peggy's Cove and the cape Breton Highland places dear to the hearts of fisherman and artists. Nova Scotia is "almost an island and nearly heaven.

The capital of the province is the port city of Halifax, a fascinating mixture of historic buildings and modern architecture. From Halifax, it is a short drive to the picturesque and much-photographed village of Peggy’s Cove.

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