Prince Edward Island (PEI) is Canada's smallest province and is located on Canada's East Coast in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Island is known for its natural beauty and gently rolling landscape, surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs. Among such natural beauty is a diverse and welcoming community of people and a prosperous economy. Island and visitors alike can enjoy exceptional cultural life through live theatre, museums, art galleries, great restaurants, regular festivals and events, concerts, spectacular beaches and swimming, world class golf and scenic walking trails.
Elementary & Secondary Education
Government of PEI
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Second Floor, Sullivan Building
16 Fitzroy Street, P.O. Box 2000
Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 7N8
http://www.gov.pe.ca/educ/
Telephone: (902) 368-4600 / Facsimile: (902) 368-4663
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, PEI
Motto: The small protected by the great
Capital City: Charlottetown (58,625 thousand)
Largest City: Charlottetown ( 58,625 thousand)
Population: 139 818 thousand
Area: 55,284 km2
Entered Confederation: July 1, 1873
Time Zone: ADT ( Atlantic Time Zone)
Major industries:
Agriculture (potatoes, fruits and vegetables, and cereal crops), tourism, fishery, oyster and mussel farming.
