newfoundland and labrador

noun

1. a province of E Canada, consisting of the island of Newfoundland and the Coast of Labrador: usually known as Newfoundland until its official long form was adopted as the main name in 2001. Capital: St John’s. Pop: 517 027 (2004 est). Area: 404 519 sq km (156 185 sq miles)Abbreviation: NL