Labrador, Canada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LabradorNunatsuak (Inuttitut) |
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| Motto: Munus splendidum mox explebitur (Latin) "Our splendid task will soon be fulfilled" |
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| Nickname: "The Big Land" | |||
| Country | Canada | ||
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| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador | ||
| Borders on | Quebec Nunavut |
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| Largest settlement | Happy Valley-Goose Bay | ||
| Highest point | Mount Caubvick | ||
| - elevation | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | ||
| Area | 294,330 km² (113,641 sq mi) | ||
| - water | 31,340 km² (12,100 sq mi) | ||
| Population | 27,197 (2016) | ||
| Density | 0.09 /km² (0 /sq mi) | ||
| Founded | 1763 | ||
| MP | 1 | ||
| MHA | 4 | ||
| Ethnic groups | English, Innu, Inuit, Métis | ||
Labrador is a large part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. It is located on the mainland of North America. To its east, the Strait of Belle Isle separates Labrador from the island of Newfoundland. To the south and west, Labrador shares a border with the province of Quebec.
Labrador is a very large area, about twice the size of Newfoundland. However, not many people live there. Only about 8% of the total population of Newfoundland and Labrador calls Labrador home.
People and History
For a long time, most of the people living in Labrador were Indigenous groups. These include the Innu, Inuit, and Métis people.
In the 1950s, more people from Europe started to move to Labrador. Many of these new residents worked as merchants, trading goods. These people were sometimes called "Settlers."
Geography and Nature
Labrador is known for its rugged and beautiful landscape. It has a long coastline, stretching for about 7,886 kilometers (4,899 miles). The highest point in Labrador is Mount Caubvick, which stands at 1,652 meters (5,420 feet) tall.
The longest river in Labrador is the Churchill River, also known as the Grand River. It flows for about 856 kilometers (532 miles).
Major Communities
The largest community in Labrador is Happy Valley-Goose Bay. This town serves as a central hub for the region. Other important communities include Nain, which was started by missionaries in 1771, and Battle Harbour, a traditional fishing community.
Images for kids
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Map of Labrador.
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Icy Labrador coast and Kiglapait Mountains on the north coast of Labrador
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Open pit iron mine in Labrador West.
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Innu making canoes ca. 1920
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Nain was established in 1771 by Moravian missionaries
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Battle Harbour, traditional outport fishing community
See also
In Spanish: Labrador (región) para niños
