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.).
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..
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When the people of Newfoundland and Labrador refer to themselves: Newfoundlander / Labradorean or Labradorian
Population: Based on the StatCan estimates, Newfoundland and Labrador has a population of 509,700 people.
This represents 1.56% of the national total, making it the 9th most populous province/territory.
The following are population changes since the last StatCan census. The population counts for the years after 2001 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 509,700 | -0.84% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 514,000 | -0.62% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 517,200 | -0.23% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 518,400 | -0.19% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 519,400 | -0.50% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 522,000 | Last Census Count |
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).
Area:
The area of Alberta is 251,787 square miles (652,125.33 km²).
This represents 4.06% of the national total.
Newfoundland and Labrador ranks as the 10th largest province/territory.
Density:
The population density of Newfoundland and Labrador is 2.19 people per square mile (0.85 people/km²).
Newfoundland and Labrador ranks 10th in population density.
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)
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Confederation:
Newfoundland and Labrador joined the Confederation on Mar 31, 1949.
Useful State Links
The provincial website for Newfoundland and Labrador can be found at:
The portal for Newfoundland and Labrador tourism:
For information about Newfoundland and Labrador fishing and hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2001
Population | National
Rank |
| 1 | Saint John's | 99,182 | 35 |
| 2 | Mount Pearl | 24,964 | 98 |
| 3 | Corner Brook | 20,103 | 113 |
| 4 | Conception Bay South | 19,772 | 115 |
| 5 | Grand Falls-Windsor | 13,340 | 156 |
| 6 | Gander | 9,651 | 195 |
| 7 | Paradise | 9,598 | 196 |
| 8 | Happy Valley-Goose Bay | 7,969 | |
| 9 | Labrador City | 7,744 | |
| 10 | Stephenville | 7,109 | |
| 11 | Marystown | 5,908 | |
| 12 | Portugal Cove-Saint Phillips | 5,866 | |
| 13 | Torbay | 5,474 | |
| 14 | Bay Roberts | 5,237 | |
| 15 | Clarenville | 5,104 | |
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