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Prince Edward Island: Facts & Stats

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News •

Ottawa implores court not to answer Chignecto Isthmus question • Mar. 12, 2025, 7:48 AM ET (CBC)
$500K being shifted around to help P.E.I. agricultural sector respond to U.S. tariffs • Mar. 12, 2025, 6:27 AM ET (CBC)
Commonwealth Day holds new meaning on P.E.I. amid U.S. annexation threat • Mar. 12, 2025, 4:07 AM ET (CBC)
And the winners are… Here's who took home 2025 Music P.E.I. Awards • Mar. 10, 2025, 6:40 AM ET (CBC)
How immigration cuts are affecting newcomers, businesses and communities on P.E.I. • Mar. 9, 2025, 7:48 AM ET (CBC)

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Also Known As P.E.I. • the Island
Capital Charlottetown
Population (2021) 154,331; (2023 est.) 175,853
Date Of Admission 1873
Provincial Motto "Parva sub ingenti (The small under the protection of the great)"
Provincial Flower lady’s slipper
Seats In House Of Commons 4 (of 308)
Time Zone Atlantic (GMT − 4 hours)
Premier Dennis King (Progressive Conservative Party)
Total Area (Sq Km) 5,660
Total Area (Sq Mi) 2,185

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