| Capital |
Fredericton |
| Area |
28,355 sq mi
73,439 sq km |
Population
(1996 census) |
738,133 |
Major Cities
(1996 census) |
Saint John (72,494), Moncton (59,313),
Fredericton (46,507), Miramichi (19,241),
Riverview (16,653) |
| Highest Point |
Mt. Carleton
2,680 feet
817 meters |
| Industry |
fishing, forestry, wood and paper products, food processing, mining, tourism |
| Agriculture |
seafood (lobster, crab, salmon), dairy products, potatoes, livestock |
| Minerals and Resources |
zinc, potash, silver, lead |
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