Transcript Newfoundland and Labradorx

 Newfoundland is far east
as you can live in
Canada.
 The province includes
two major regions:
 1. The island of
Newfoundland
 2. Labrador (which is
part of mainland
Canada)
Rock and Fog
 The landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador is jagged
and rocky.
 It is known as `The Rock`due to its rocky terrain.
 Millions of years ago, glaciers gouged the east coast of
Canada.
 Its thin soil and harsh climate make it difficult for plants to
survive in many parts of the province.
Avalon and Beyond
 The Avalon Peninsula is
the most populated area
of the province.
 It extends out into the
Atlantic Ocean.
 St. John`s, the province`s
capital is located here.
Hills and Greens
 Most of Newfoundland is a plateau which means
the land is raised above the ocean and stretches
out with gently rolling hills.
 Most of the province is covered in trees that are
well suited to the cold, wet climate.
Weather Makers...
 Two major ocean currents influence the weather in
Newfoundland and Labrador.
 1.The icy cold Labrador Current flows south along
the east coast of Labrador to the Grand Banks.
 2. The warm Gulf Stream which flows from the
South Eastern United States.
When the 2 currents meet it creates a lot of fog.
City and Outport
 Newfoundland and Labrador is a province of small
towns and even smaller villages.
 Some places can`t be reached by roads. Visitors to
some Labrador cities have to fly in.
 On the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, there are
still a few old fishing communities where boats are
more common than cars.
Animal Tales...
Moose...
Six moose were brought to Newfoundland from Nova
Scotia and New Brunswick in 1878 and 1904. It was
hoped that they would multiply and provide a source
of meat for the people.
 Today, there are more than 12000 moose.
Dogs.....
 2 breeds of dogs have originated from
Newfoundland:
 Newfoundland dog and the Labrador retriever.
Flipper, cheeks and tongues..
 Since Newfoundland and Labrador is close to the sea,
fish and shellfish are food staples.
 Newfoundlanders are fond of local delicacies that
cannot be found anywhere else in Canada.
 1. Seal Flipper pie --- a baked pastry dish with pieces of
seal meat.
 2. Cod tongue and cheeks – often called `sea kisses`
Industry collapse..
 In 1992 the government of Canada shut
down the cod fishery, a huge part of the
fishing industry..
 The effect was devastating and forced
many to leave the province to find
work.
Minerals
 Labrador is one of the leading producers of
iron ore.
 It has largest iron ore production in North
America.
Hydroelectric Power
 Labrador (Churchill Falls) is also a major source of
hydroelectric power.
 Most of the energy is sold to Quebec.
Oil from the Sea....
 The Hibernia oil field
located about 320 km
from St. John`s and is 80
meters beneath the sea.
 Millions of barrels of oil
is extracted each year.
From the land....
 Blueberries are the main fruit crop.
 90% of the province`s timber harvest is used in the
pulp and paper industry.