Newfoundland
Slang
Slang
what is a Newfoundland slang for when someone talks a lot
bhy, they were born with the gift of gab
In 1950, Newfoundland was known across the world having the biggest and most busiest (________)
there is place you can travel in Newfoundland that needs a passport to travel to
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
there is a animal on the coat of arms, This animal is not native to our land and does not call it home
The elk
what does 'stuffed to the gills" mean?
full from eating to much
in October 1943, this country landed in Newfoundland Off the bay of Martin Labrador and is the only known record of them ever showing during world war 2
The German sub U-537
Newfoundland & Labrador is home to four recognized sites. Name them.
Gros Morse, Red Bay, L'Anue Meadows and most recently Mistaken Point
the province holds the record for catching the worlds largest what?
Giant Squid who washed up on shore during the summer/autumn season
What is tiny fly like insects that draws blood from you
Nippers
Newfoundland is known for a lot of things but did you know that what Newfoundland dog and Labrador retriever was mainly bred for?
historically bred to haul fishing nets and assist in marine
This town in Newfoundland averages about 206 days of foggy weather
Argentia,
Newfoundland is also known to have the name (____)
the land of the best story tellers.
what do "Maggoty" mean?
There are plenty of something
when was the first time that Newfoundland was officially named "Newfoundland and Labrador?"
2001
94% of all Newfoundland and Labrador people living on the island of Newfoundland
95% of the worlds (__________) population, is breed and home to.
Puffins.
what do " There's a fine Lop on" mean?
The winds are high causing waves on the ocean
the Newfoundland accent is widely known. Do anyone know the actual orgin of town in Ireland that our accent came from?
Waterford Ireland,
Fun fact. The Waterford hospital and Waterford Highschool st.johns was named after that town in Ireland.
the oldest cities in all of the northern side of the world is right here in Newfoundland. what are they.
St.Johns being the oldest, Gander and Harbour Grace.
Newfoundland is home to the oldest and unique type of (_______)
Rocks and minerals