Fun facts about Newfoundland
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The name 'Terra Nova' means 'new land' in Portuguese and is widely used on the island.
Newfoundland
Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. It comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, with an area of 405,212 km2 (156,453 sq mi) and a population of 549,738 in 2025.
From the “Names” section
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Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland is a World Heritage Site known for its tectonic features.
Newfoundland
Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. It comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, with an area of 405,212 km2 (156,453 sq mi) and a population of 549,738 in 2025.
From the “Geology” section
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Newfoundland and Labrador includes over 7,000 tiny islands.
Newfoundland
Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. It comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, with an area of 405,212 km2 (156,453 sq mi) and a population of 549,738 in 2025.
From the “Geography” section
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The Maritime Archaic peoples, who lived in Newfoundland, were known for using white chert as currency in trade.
Newfoundland
Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. It comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, with an area of 405,212 km2 (156,453 sq mi) and a population of 549,738 in 2025.
From the “History” section
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The oldest known civil document in Canada is a will from a Basque seaman dated 1563.
Newfoundland
Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. It comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, with an area of 405,212 km2 (156,453 sq mi) and a population of 549,738 in 2025.
From the “History” section
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