Towns In Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is a Canadian maritime province consisting of an island of the same name and surrounding islands. It is the smallest province in Canada in both land area and population. According to the 2011 estimates, Prince Edward Island has 140,000 residents. It is the 104th largest island in the world, and Canada's 23rd largest island. There are two cities, 32 communities, four Indian reserves and seven towns in Prince Edward Island; a total of 45 incorporated municipalities distributed across three counties: Kings, Prince and Queens.
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