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Revision as of 16:41, May 3, 2007
New Brunswick is Canada's only "Officially Bilingual" province. The coast was explored in the 16th century and France conceded control to Britain in 1713. New Brunswick joined confederation in 1867. Saint John, N.B. is the oldest incorporated city in Canada. Mount Allison University was the first university in Canada to grant a degree to a woman.
The capital of New Brunswick is Fredericton. The total area of New Brunswick is 73,440 km2 with a population of 723,900 (1991) for 3.3% of the national population. The per capita provincial income in 1992 was $18,529[1]
New Brunswick has struggled with the outmigration for several years.[2]
As well the economy is highly dependent on the public sector.[3]
References
- ↑ Reader's Digest Atlas of Canada 1995 pg 51
- ↑ [http://www.cbc.ca/nb/features/turningbackthetide/, http://www.davidwcampbell.com/2005/09/13-straight-years-of-out-migration.asp CBC, Turning Back the Tide]
- ↑ David Campbell, It's The Economy