an island in the Gulf of St Lawrence that constitutes the smallest Canadian province. Capital: Charlottetown. Pop: 140 204 (2011 est). Area: 5656 sq km (2184 sq miles)
Abbreviations: PE, PEI
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Prince′ Ed′ward Is′land,
- Place Namesan island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, forming a province of Canada: 116,251;
2184 sq. mi. (5655 sq. km). Cap.: Charlottetown.
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'Prince Edward Island' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Atlantic Provinces
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- Micmac
- Northumberland Strait
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- Prince Edward Islander
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