ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Islands of Newfoundland and Labrador

Okay, imagine you are holding a map of the world. Now, if you look at the eastern part of Canada, you will see a big land area called Newfoundland and Labrador. Now, this area is made up of a mainland called Labrador and a big island called Newfoundland.

Let's focus on Newfoundland first. Imagine it is like a giant puzzle piece that got separated from the mainland. It is a pretty big island, just like the ones you see in your storybooks. It has lots of different parts to it, like a jigsaw puzzle. There are mountains, forests, rivers, and even some really big lakes called "ponds". People live all over the island, and there are even big cities and smaller towns.

Now, let's talk about Labrador. It is not an island, but a part of the mainland. It is a very big piece of land, almost like another puzzle piece connected to Newfoundland. Labrador is different from Newfoundland because it has a lot of wilderness and nature. There are big forests, rivers, and even huge areas of untouched land. It is like a big adventure playground for nature lovers and explorers.

So, when we say "Islands of Newfoundland and Labrador," we are talking about the land area of Newfoundland and the separate piece of land called Labrador. They are like two different worlds but are both part of the same province of Canada. People live on both the island and mainland, and each has its own unique features that make them special and exciting places to explore!