Symbols of Newfoundland and Labrador
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| Official Flower | Purple pitcher plant |
| Official Tree | Black Spruce |
| Official Bird | Atlantic Puffin |
| Official Animal | Caribou |
| Official Mineral | Labradorite |
| Official Dog | Newfoundland dog & Labrador Retriever |
| Provincial Anthem | Ode to Newfoundland |
| Provincial Holiday | June 24, Discovery Day |
| Patron Saint | St. John the Baptist |
| Official tartan |
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| Great Seal |
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| Official logo |
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Newfoundland and Labrador is one of Canada's provinces, and has established several provincial symbols.[1]
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[edit] Symbols
- Provincial flower: Purple pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea
- Provincial bird: Atlantic Puffin, Fratercula arctica
- Provincial game bird: Ptarmigan, Lagopus spp.
- Provincial mineral: Labradorite
- Provincial Fish: Atlantic Cod Gadus morhua
- Provincial animal: Caribou
- Provincial dog: Newfoundland dog & Labrador Retriever
- Provincial Tree: Black Spruce
- Provincial Anthem: Ode to Newfoundland
- Provincial Holiday: June 24, Discovery Day
- Provincial motto: Quaerite primum regnum dei ("Seek ye first the kingdom of God")
- Provincial coat of arms: Coat of Arms of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Provincial flag: Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Symbols of Newfoundland and Labrador. Retrieved on January 16, 2006.
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