Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's most easterly province, known for its rugged coastline, rich fishing heritage, and unique culture. St. John's, the capital, is the oldest city in North America. The province was the last to join Confederation in 1949.
Capital
St. John's
Population
520,000
Region
Atlantic Canada
Test Format
20 Questions
Newfoundland and Labrador was the last province to join Canada in 1949.
St. John's is considered the oldest city in North America.
Signal Hill in St. John's is where Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal.
The Grand Banks off Newfoundland were once the richest fishing grounds in the world.
These questions focus on facts about Newfoundland and Labrador that may appear on the Canadian citizenship test.
1. When did Newfoundland and Labrador join Confederation?
Newfoundland and Labrador was the last province to join Canada, in 1949.
2. What historic event occurred at Signal Hill in St. John's?
Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal at Signal Hill in 1901.
3. What was the Grand Banks historically known for?
The Grand Banks off Newfoundland were among the richest fishing grounds in the world.
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