Prince Edward Island Flashcards
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What agricultural product is Prince Edward Island most famous for?
Answer: Potatoes
PEI is renowned for its potato farming and is a major potato producer.
What gives Prince Edward Island's soil its distinctive red colour?
Answer: Iron oxide
High iron oxide content gives PEI's soil its characteristic red colour.
What is the Mi'kmaq name traditionally used for Prince Edward Island?
Answer: Epekwitk (Abegweit)
The Mi'kmaq called the island Epekwitk, often rendered as Abegweit, meaning 'cradle on the waves'.
Which industry, besides agriculture, is a major part of PEI's economy?
Answer: Fishing
Fishing, especially lobster and shellfish, is a key part of PEI's economy.
PEI is a leading producer of which shellfish?
Answer: Oysters and mussels
Prince Edward Island is famous for its cultivated oysters and blue mussels.
What is the approximate population of Prince Edward Island?
Answer: Under 200,000
PEI has a population of roughly 170,000, the smallest of any province.
Which season draws the most tourists to Prince Edward Island?
Answer: Summer
Summer is PEI's peak tourist season, drawing visitors to its beaches and attractions.