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 The coast of Prince Edward Island around Cavendish | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gulf of Saint Lawrence |
| Total islands | 62 |
| Major islands | 1 |
| Area | 5,683.91 km2 (2,194.57 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 140 m (460 ft)[1] |
| Highest point | Prince Edward Island high point |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Province | Prince Edward Island |
| Largest settlement | Charlottetown (pop. 36,094 (2016)) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 142,907 (2016) |
| Pop. density | 25.25/km2 (65.4/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Scottish (38.0%), English (28.7%), Irish (27.9%), French (21.3%), German (4.0%), and Dutch (3.1%) |
The geography of Prince Edward Island is mostly pastoral with red soil, white sand, and scattered communities. Known as the "Garden of the Gulf", the island is located in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence north of Nova Scotia and east of New Brunswick, with which it forms the Northumberland Strait.
- ^ "Prince Edward Island High Point, Prince Edward Island". Peakbagger. Retrieved 27 January 2023.