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To the north is the Labrador sea. To the south is the Atlantic Ocean and Nova Scotia To the east is the Atlantic Ocean To the west is Quebec Map of North America

Newfoundland has a rocky, deeply indented coast. Most of the island is plateau, with many lakes and marshes. Forests cover less than half the area. The province usually has a cool and moist climate. Labrador is below freezing eight months of the year. Newfoundland coast

The capital of Newfoundland/Labrador is Saint John’s. Another major city is Corner Brook. Maps of Canada

The population of Newfoundland/Labrador is 505,465 The major religious group of people are the Protestants. The major language spoken is English. Crowd of people

Natural resources found in Newfoundland/Labrador are iron, zinc, copper, asbestos, gold, oil, natural gas, nickel, cobalt, timber, water power, flounder, redfish, herring, salmon, lobster, crab, pulp, and paper. Labrador’s cold climate and lack of transportation facilities have slowed down business. Snowy weather outside a factory

Two native American groups that settled in Newfoundland/Labrador are the Beothuk and the Allgonquian The first Europeans to visit Labrador were Vikings from Northern Europe. In 1497 an Italian explorer John Cabot landed in Newfoundland/Labrador. Viking ship

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