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How did Newfoundland and labrador get its name?

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John Cabot landed there and said "New found land!" to his crew.

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What is the province that includes an island and a region called labrador?

The province you are thinking of is made up of Newfoundland and Labrador. That's why the name of the province is "Newfoundland and Labrador."


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Is Newfoundland joined to Labrador? The answer to that question is "Yes" ... and "No." Politically, the name of the province is "Newfoundland and Labrador." Thus, Labrador is an integral part of the province. Physically, however, Labrador is part of mainland Canada and is separated from the Isle of Newfoundland by the Gulf of St Lawrence and the Strait of Belle Isle.


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Why is Labrador always mentioned together with Newfoundland?

The official name of the province is Newfoundland and Labrador. That doesn't preclude mentioning one part without the other. When Labrador is mentioned on its own, the context should refer only to Labrador, i.e. the mountains of Labrador. Likewise, when Newfoundland is mentioned on its own, the reference should be to the Island of Newfoundland, i.e. Newfoundland's west coast.


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St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador.


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The capital of Newfoundland and Labrador is St. John's. (St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador)


In what country is the province of Newfoundland and Labrador?

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What provinces occupy the Labrador Peninsula?

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Is a Newfoundland a province or a part of Quebec?

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