Origin of provinces' name: John Cabot first used the term "new found isle" in 1497. The name Labrador is from the Portuguese word "lavrador" or small landholder, and is probably attributable to João Fernades, a Portuguese explorer.

Entry into Confederation: March 31, 1949 

Province Motto: Quaerite Prime Regnum Dei

                         Seek ye first the Kingdom of God

Area: 404,488 sq km     

Highest Point: Mt. Caubvick, 1,622 meters   

Lowest Point: Atlantic Ocean, sea level 

Provincial Tree: Black Spruce 

Provincial Flower: Pitcher Plant

Provincial Bird: Atlantic Puffin

Population: 529,500    

Capital: St. John's