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Covehead Lighthouse, Prince Edward Island

Covehead Lighthouse, Prince Edward Island

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About Prince Edward Island:

The smallest province in Canada, Prince Edward Island is famous for red sand beaches, potatoes, and the irrepressible Anne of Green Gables. It also is known as the "Birthplace of Confederation."

Location of Prince Edward Island:
Area of Prince Edward Island:

5,660 sq. km (2,184 sq. miles) (Natural Resources Canada, 2001)

Population of Prince Edward Island:

135,851 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

Capital City of Prince Edward Island:

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Date Prince Edward Island Entered Confederation:

July 1, 1873

Government of Prince Edward Island:

Liberal

Last Prince Edward Island Provincial Election:

May 28, 2007

Premier of Prince Edward Island:

Premier Robert Ghiz

Main Prince Edward Island Industries:

Agriculture, tourism, fishing and manufacturing

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