The Province of
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)

The capital of Newfoundland and Labrador is Saint John's.

The Postal Code for Newfoundland and Labrador: NL

The typical abbreviation for Newfoundland and Labrador: N.F.

Keeping in mind that Canada is officially bilingual, the French name for Newfoundland and Labrador is 'Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador' (which is abbreviated: T.-N.-L.).

When the people of Newfoundland and Labrador refer to themselves: Newfoundlander / Labradorean or Labradorian

Time Zone: New Foundland and the Southeastern tip of Labrador are in the Newfoundland Time (NST/NDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.

Labrador, except the Southeastern tip, is in the Atlantic Time (AST/ADT) zone and observes daylight saving time..

Canada has two official languages: English and French. English is the most common language spoken in Newfoundland and Labrador, where approximately 96% of the residents speak only English (ie- Anglophones).

Provincial Motto: "Quaerite Primum Regnum Dei" (Seek ye first the kingdom of God)

Provincial Bird: Atlantic Puffin (fratercula arctica)

Provincial Tree: Black Spruce (picea mariana)

Provincial Flower: Purple Pitcher Plant (sarracenia purpurea)

Confederation: Newfoundland and Labrador joined the Confederation on Mar 31, 1949.

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