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Capital (and largest city) |
Halifax | ||
Language | English, French | ||
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Prime Minister | |||
Area | ... km² | ||
Population | ... | ||
Independence | from Britain | ||
declared | 1870 | ||
recognized | 1870 | ||
Currency | Maritime Dollar |
The United Maritime Provinces is composed of the Royal Provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and St. Pierre and Miquelon.
History
Having already enjoyed a great deal of autonomy, the United Maritime Provinces and Canada were granted full independence in 1870. The provinces gathered themselves into two federations.
Geography
The United Maritime Provinces lays in northeastern North America.
Limits
North: Atlantic Ocean and Canada. West: Canada. South: New England. East: Atlantic Ocean.
Political Divisions
The United Maritime Provinces is composed by five Royal Provinces:
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- St. Pierre and Miquelon.