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Newfoundland and Labrador: Facts & Stats
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Facts
| Capital | St. John’s |
|---|---|
| Population | (2021) 510,550; (2023 est.) 521,542 |
| Date Of Admission | 1949 |
| Provincial Motto | "Quaerite prime Regnum Dei (Seek ye first the Kingdom of God)" |
| Provincial Flower | pitcher plant |
| Seats In House Of Commons | 7 (of 308) |
| Time Zone | Atlantic (GMT − 4 hours) • Newfoundland (GMT − 3.5 hours) |
| Premier | Andrew Furey (Liberal Party) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 405,212 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 156,453 |
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