Newfoundland & Labrador, one of the first places discovered in the New World, boasts a rich history. St. John’s is considered to be the oldest city in English-speaking North America. With Cupids, being the oldest English Colony in North America, celebrating 400 years in 2010.

I’ve received this in an email forward and felt compelled to share. Here are some interesting facts about Newfoundland & Labrador…

WERE…

The first province to Respond to Titanic distress signal.

The first to vaccinate for smallpox.

The first host a trans-Atlantic flight.

The first to have a wireless communication in the world.

The first place to discover proof of the theory of continental drift.

WE HAVE…

The oldest street in North America.

The oldest city in North America.

The oldest rock in the world.

The oldest continuous sporting event ( Regatta Day rules! )

The largest university in Atlantic Canada.

The most pubs rep square foot in Canada ( George Street in St. John’s)

The longest running radio program in North America.

Caught the world’s largest invertebrate ( giant squid )

WE ARE…

The finest people in Canada ( ask anybody )

The Sexiest people in Canada ( MacLean’s magazine survey )

The only Province that has four identifiable flags.

The only Province to be able to land the Space-Shuttle ( Stephenville )

The most giving people in Canada ( Stats Canada )

The most sexually active people in Canada.

A NEWFOUNDLANDER…

build the world’s first artificial ice arena.

invented the gas mask

was once governor of northern Rhodesia

was with Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg

WE ARE THE ONLY PROVINCE TO HAVE…

it’s own “encyclopedia”

it’s own “dictionary”

is own “pony”

it’s own “dog”

Our beautiful province is unique, as with any place. The dynamic people that live and populate this island enhance the natural beauty and add to the extensive culture, heritage that has been in existence for more than 5,000 years.

Think about where you live and consider some of the interesting facts and reasons you choose to live and experience your province, state or country.

Live Rural NL – CCM