About Contact Links Link To Me Tell A Friend Videos What's New? Forums Credits		Prince Edward Island Name Prince Edward Island was named in 1799 after the son of King George III, Prince Edward, the commander-in-chief of British North America at the time. Flag The flag of Prince Edward Island was adopted in 1964. It is an adaptation of the province's coat of arms. Coat of Arms The coat of arms of Prince Edward Island was adopted in 1905. The British lion symbolizes the province's ties with Britain. Three oak saplings symbolize the three counties of Prince Edward Island and one large oak tree stands for Canada and Britain. Capital city: Charlottetown Joined confederation: 1 July, 1873 Official motto: Parva Sub Ingenti - The Small Under the Protection of the Great Area: 5,660 square kilometres Percent of Canada's area: 0.06 percent Population: 135,294 people Population density: 23.8 people per square kilometre Percent of Canada's population: 0.45 percent Official flower: Lady's Slipper Official bird: Blue Jay Official tree: Northern Red Oak	Recent Forum Topics Kitchen Showrooms In Scotland... Kitchen Showrooms In Norwich... Kitchen Showrooms In Glasgow... Designer Kitchen Sale London... Kitchen Showrooms Edinburgh... Kitchens New Leeds...
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