Outline of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Location of Newfoundland and Labrador

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Newfoundland and Labrador – the most easterly province of Canada. It comprises the island of Newfoundland, mainland Labrador, and over 7,000 small islands. It's Canada's ninth-most populous province or territory and tenth-largest in total area. A former colony and dominion of the United Kingdom, Newfoundland gave up its independence in 1933 and became the tenth province to enter the Canadian Confederation in 1949. Its name was officially changed to Newfoundland and Labrador in 2001.

General reference

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An enlargable map of Newfoundland and Labrador

Geography

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A relief map of Newfoundland and Labrador

Geography of Newfoundland and Labrador

Location

Environment

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Köppen climate map of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park
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Torngat Mountains National Park
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Witless Bay Ecological Reserve
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Bishop's Mitre

Environment of Canada

Natural geographic features

Landforms of Newfoundland and Labrador (category)

Heritage sites

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Gros Morne National Park

Regions

Administrative divisions

  • List of population centres in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Indian reserves
    Municipalities

    List of municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Demography

    Demographics of Newfoundland and Labrador

    Government and politics

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    The Confederation Building

    Politics of Newfoundland and Labrador

    Government branches

    Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

    Executive branch

    Legislative branch

    Judicial branch

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    Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Trial Division entrance

    Regional relations

    International relations

    Law and order

    Law of Newfoundland and Labrador

    Military

    Canadian Forces (Being a part of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador does not have its own military.)

    Local government

    Local government in Newfoundland and Labrador

    History

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    Cabot Tower in St. John's

    History of Newfoundland and Labrador

    History, by period

    History of Newfoundland and Labrador by period (category)

    History, by region

    History, by subject

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    L'Anse aux Meadows on Newfoundland, site of a Norse colony

    Culture

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    Heritage buildings on Duckworth Street, St. John's
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    The Rooms cultural facility

    Culture of Newfoundland and Labrador (category)

    Art

    Religion

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    As of 2011, Christians (shown in blue) made up approximately 93% of the population of Newfoundland and Labrador.

    Religion in Newfoundland and Labrador – largely Protestant, with non-Christian religions making up less than half a percent of the population [2]

    Sports

    Sports in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Symbols

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    Sarracenia purpurea , pitcher plant

    Symbols of Newfoundland and Labrador

    Economy and infrastructure

    Economy of Newfoundland and Labrador

    Transport

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    King's Cove Head lighthouse in King's Cove

    Transport in Newfoundland and Labrador (category)

    Education

    Education in Newfoundland and Labrador (category)

    See also

    Categories

    Largest cities

     
     
    Largest cities or towns in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Rank Name Census division Pop.
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    St. John's
    1 St. John's 1 108,860 NLA Paradise tango7174.jpg
    Paradise
    2 Conception Bay South 1 26,199
    3 Mount Pearl 1 22,957
    4 Paradise 1 21,389
    5 Corner Brook 5 19,806
    6 Grand Falls-Windsor 6 14,171
    7 Gander 6 11,688
    8 Portugal Cove-St.Philip's 1 8,147
    9 Happy Valley-Goose Bay 10 8,109
    10 Torbay 1 7,899

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    References

    1. 1 2 "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Newfoundland and Labrador)". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
    2. "Other religions" . Retrieved 2014-04-24.

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