Newfoundland and Labrador
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| Newfoundland and Labrador
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| Capitol: | "bigger than you think" |
| Official Flower: | Pitcher Plant |
| Official Language: | Gibberish |
| Official Animal: | Lion |
| Official Deer: | Labatts |
| Motto: | God is our refuge |
| Nickname: | D'Rock |
| Population | 500,000,000 |
| Principal imports: | Anything not made on the Island |
| Principal exports: | Oil and fish and smart people |
| Principal industries: | Oil and mines and fish |
| Fun Fact #1: | Its beatiful you should go there |
| Fun Fact #2: | Summer is beautiful....and this wesite is fake!!! |
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Newfoundland and Labrador History
Two cool breeds of dog came from here./the big Newfoundland dog looks almost like a bear and the common Labrador retriever. From the landings of St. Brendan.. to the Vikings..from the Dutch sailors and Basque whalers.. Portugese and Spaniards... down to the French and English and Irish and Scots...and really who knows countless others... Newfoundland is the Island and its very well still a mystery to some.... shrouded in mystery and particular tales... our history is colorful... full of triumphs and failures...but through it all you see.. something I think we all can agree... attracted people from all over the World to visit and perhaps stay on this Island that many Newfoundlanders fiercely still call home.
Newfoundland and Labrador Today
Still a place of pure relaxation.... what a wonderful place...of natural beauty not just in nature but also the people as well..a little secret on the edge of the planet that many people tend to disregard... what a shame.
Newfoundland and Labrador Landmarks
..People who know hospitality.Cape St. Marys.. Cape Spear.. Cabot Tower in St. Johns... Lanse Aux Meadows in Northern Newfoundland... Corner Brook and Marble Mountain... Cupids.. Placentia.. Argentia..Conception..Trinity..Bonavista..Fogo..Twillingate..Port Aux Basques..Deer Lake..Grand Falls.. Buchans.. Gander..Grand Bank..Fortune..St. Anthony(Iceberg alley)..Springdale..all the little outports bays and inlets dotted along our coast all of the above and more besides.
A Typical Day In Newfoundland and Labrador
Fresh air... sounds of nature all around.. and just a great atmosphere all around...God is awesome and His beauty is definitely shown in how he created this wonderful Island.
Strange Laws in Newfoundland and Labrador
You must say hi to Neighbours and strangers alike... give the time of day.. and show hospitality... be a hard worker and give God thanks everyday for His wonderful blessings even in the hardest of times.
Newfoundland & Labrador Trivia
- People in Newfoundland have a distinct language of their own... a mixture of Old English..perhaps long forgotten...Scottish dialects in some areas to the south not much... Irish lilt and speech patterns as well as French blendings to form what we call now The Rocks unique speech... branded the name Newfoundlander.
- Newfoundlanders are some of if not the most friendliest people that I know and generally we were always taught to respect our elders and show kindness to our neighbors and strangers alike.... always a cup o'tea and a biccy waiting for you from what I could gather.The official bird of Newfoundland is the Puffin... flower is the Pitcher Plant... We joined Canada in 1949 and you know what not all Newfoundlanders drink beer...or smoke or swear or fight... Wow... that surprised you didn't it... We are a fiercly proud people... through all the generations that I know of... and according to some we are dumb... and I really resent that because if we are so dumb than why do we have some of the highest levels of smart people as heads of jobs and sites all over the world.... Memorial University is awesome and top of the line from my perspective. We are sea folk and Island people... not hillbillys or rednecks as some may think.... and by the way where did those terms come from anyway.... where do we have the right to call or judge someone on the basis of their outward appearance.. come on people sit down and really comtemplate what you are saying.... At least remember one thing... go anywhere in the world... Newfoundlanders always know Newfoundlanders and we generally stick together because outside of our own homes and families... another family awaits and I think we stick together because we are like family... common ground to stand upon... and over all the years of upset and tribulations on our Island we still smile and personally I think we still have our problems but we get through them together.... We as Newfoundlanders are downtrodden by a lot of mainlanders and upalongers... that hurts... because all in all we still have the time of day to say hello to someone.. give them a hand and you know what maybe if this world would try a little more kindest and have the general attitude of a Newfoundlander... it maybe just maybe start a trend beyond our little box like minds can think. Oldest settlements in North America.... Flag (new one) adapted from the British Union Jack...
