Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island was named in 1798 to honour Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, father of Queen Vistoria, was first written about in 1604 under the name Ile de Saint Jean. It was also known as St. John's Island. First discovered in 1534, PEI joined Confederation 1873. PEI is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Canada's east coast. The Northumberland Strait to the west of the Island. Summer can see 32°C, while winter can drop to -11°C.

• Capital - Charlottetown
  
  
• Premier - Patrick George Binns
  
  
• The largest community is Charlottetown. The main attraction is Green Gables. Confederation in 1864 took place at Founders' Hall when the Fathers of Confederation first met to discuss the union of Canada. Prince Edward Island is unique for its red soil due to its high iron-oxide content. Approximately 381 000 of the 640 000 acres in agriculture are in crops.
  
  
• Size - 5 660 sq km
  Population - app 138 500
  Languages spoken - English, & 11% French
  
  
• Flag - The flag is modelled after the coat of arms with alternative bands of white and red. The shield was granted Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria in 1905. The lion appears on Prince Edwards coat of arms, a green island bareing oak trees.
  
  
• Coat of Arms - Motto Parva Sub Ingenti, meaning The small under the protection of the great.
  
  
• Flower - Lady's Slipper.
  
  
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