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Fun facts about the Atlantic Provinces

Official Site of the Whitecaps | May 30, 2016

Related Topics: Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland (island)

In honour of the 'Caps new partnership with Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island, we present a few fun facts about the trio of Atlantic Provinces.

NOVA SCOTIA

  • The province is home to just shy of one million people, approximately 942,926 according to Google
  • Made up of the mainland and Cape Breton Island
  • The capital city is Halifax, with a population of approximately 390,095
  • Of the province's total population, approximately 25,000 are registered soccer players with Soccer Nova Scotia

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

  • Estimated population of 526,977
  • Made up of Newfoundland (island) and Labrador (mainland).
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