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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