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Prince Edward Island

Île-du-Prince-Édouard

Atlantic Canada · Province

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province and the birthplace of Confederation — the Charlottetown Conference of 1864 laid the groundwork for Canada's creation. It is known for its red soil, Anne of Green Gables, and lobster.

Quick Facts

CapitalCharlottetown
CodePE
Joined Canada1873
Population170,000
Area5,660 km²
🌸 FlowerLady's Slipper
🐦 BirdBlue Jay
🌲 TreeRed Oak
💡 PEI is the only Canadian province with no land connection to the mainland — it was connected by the Confederation Bridge only in 1997.
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