Newfoundland

Newfoundland is an island that is part of the overall Canadian province called Newfoundland and Labrador. It is the furthest eastern province in Canada. Newfoundland and Labrador used to be a colony of the UK. It entered into the country of Canada on March 31st 1949. St. John's Newfoundland is the capital of the province, and is the oldest city in North America. The immigrants who settled the province were mostly Irish. They came from Ireland because of the potato famine. Fishing has been the biggest industry in the province, however since the world population has boomed, and the demand for fishing has also increased, the stock of fish has decreased, and therefore the fishing industry has suffered immensely from over-fishing. Happily, Newfoundland has a new industry, and that is the production of oil. Tourism also helps the economy, as well as forestry. Newfoundland is well know for having some of the nicest people, food, and scenery. During the early Spring/Summer people also travel along the coastal shores of Newfoundland to capture some amazing pictures of the icebergs that come down from the North. What ever it is you come to Newfoundland for you are always going to find something to do while on vacation here.