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New Brunswick shares borders with Quebec, Nova Scotia, and the U.S. state of Maine. It features coastal cliffs, forests, rivers, and the Bay of Fundy — known for having the highest tides in the world. | New Brunswick shares borders with [[Quebec]], [[Nova Scotia]], and the U.S. state of Maine. It features coastal cliffs, forests, rivers, and the Bay of Fundy — known for having the highest tides in the world. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:12, 20 June 2025
New Brunswick is one of Canada's four Atlantic provinces, located on the eastern coast of the country. It is the only officially bilingual province in Canada and offers a mix of Acadian culture, natural beauty, and small-town charm.
Quick Facts
- Capital: Fredericton
- Largest City: Moncton
- Population: Over 820,000 (as of 2024)
- Official Languages: English and French
- Area: 72,908 km²
- Time Zone: Atlantic Time Zone (AT)
Geography
New Brunswick shares borders with Quebec, Nova Scotia, and the U.S. state of Maine. It features coastal cliffs, forests, rivers, and the Bay of Fundy — known for having the highest tides in the world.
Major Cities
- Moncton – Economic and transportation hub
- Saint John – Historic port city
- Fredericton – Capital and university town
- Bathurst
- Miramichi
Economy
New Brunswick's economy includes:
- Forestry and pulp and paper
- Fishing and aquaculture
- Manufacturing
- Tourism
- Energy and utilities
Education
Key institutions in the province include:
- University of New Brunswick (UNB)
- Université de Moncton
- St. Thomas University
Attractions
- Hopewell Rocks (Bay of Fundy)
- Fundy National Park
- Reversing Falls in Saint John
- Kouchibouguac National Park
- Magnetic Hill in Moncton
Did You Know?
- New Brunswick was one of the four original provinces to join Confederation in 1867.
- About one-third of the population speaks French, especially in northern and eastern regions.