Trivia EH? Prince Edward Island

October 23, 2009 By Pat Williams Leave a Comment

AREA: 5,660km², 3517 m²
Length: 224.km, 139 m
Width: 6 to 64 km, 4 to 40 m
Beaches: 800 km, 497m
POP: 134,800
Capital: Charlottetown
Average Temperatures: Summer 18.3°C, 65F, Winter -7.5°C, 18.5F
Prime Industries: agriculture, forestry, tourism, and fishing
Provincial Bird: The Blue Jay
Provincial Flower: Lady Slipper
Provincial Tree: Red Oak
Nickname: Garden Province

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