GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Newfoundland

Newfoundland lies off eastern Canada, south of Labrador and near the Atlantic entrance to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It belongs to the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Fast Facts

  • St. John’s is the provincial capital and an Atlantic port on the island.
  • The Grand Banks lie offshore to the southeast.
  • The Strait of Belle Isle separates the island from Labrador.
Explore this topic in the atlas

Connected lessons

Geographical connections

Part of Visualize CSE, an interactive geography atlas for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) preparation.