Updated: 2/8/12
About Prince Edward Island:
The smallest province in Canada, Prince Edward Island is famous for red sand beaches, red soil, potatoes, and the irrepressible Anne of Green Gables. It also is known as the "Birthplace of Confederation." The Confederation Bridge which joins Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick takes just ten minutes to cross, with no wait times.
Location of Prince Edward Island:
- Prince Edward Island is in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the east coast of Canada
- Prince Edward Island is separated from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia by the Northumberland Strait
- see maps 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:
140,204 (Statistics Canada, 2011 Census)
Capital City of Prince Edward Island:
Date Prince Edward Island Entered Confederation:
July 1, 1873
Government of Prince Edward Island:
Liberal
Last Prince Edward Island Provincial Election:
Main Prince Edward Island Industries:
Agriculture, tourism, fishing and manufacturing
