Explore the cities, localities, and regional context that make up Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador is a province of Canada.
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Where does Newfoundland and Labrador fit?
Newfoundland and Labrador is a province of Canada. This directory lists 32 cities and localities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Country
Canada
Administrative type
Province
Listed localities
32
About Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, comprising the island of Newfoundland and the mainland region of Labrador. Its capital is St. Johns, one of the oldest European-founded cities in North America. Shaped by the sea, it is famed for its rugged coast, icebergs and warm hospitality.
The island of Newfoundland is rocky and indented with countless coves, while Labrador is a vast, sparsely populated expanse of forest, tundra and mountains. The province faces the cold North Atlantic, with icebergs drifting down Iceberg Alley. The climate is cool and maritime.
The province has a distinctive culture rooted in centuries of fishing, with unique dialects, folk music and traditions, and a renowned friendliness. Its identity is tied to the sea, and it observes its own half-hour time zone.
Home to Indigenous peoples including the Inuit and Innu, Newfoundland was a center of the European cod fishery and the site of the first known European settlement in North America, the Norse base at LAnse aux Meadows. It joined Canada as its newest province in 1949.
Key facts
Its capital is St. John's, on the island of Newfoundland.
It joined Canada in 1949, the last province to do so.
L'Anse aux Meadows is the site of a Norse settlement.
It observes a unique half-hour time zone.
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Newfoundland and Labrador: Frequently Asked Questions
Which country is Newfoundland and Labrador in?
Newfoundland and Labrador is located in Canada.
What type of region is Newfoundland and Labrador?
Newfoundland and Labrador is a province of Canada.
What is Newfoundland and Labrador known for?
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, comprising the island of Newfoundland and the mainland region of Labrador. Its capital is St. Johns, one of the oldest European-founded cities in North America. Shaped by the sea, it is famed for its rugged coast, icebergs and warm hospitality.
