New Brunswick (NB)

Abbreviation	NB
Time Zone	Atlantic Time (AT)
Area	72,908 square kilometers
Location	On the east coast, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean..
Topography	Mix of forests, mountains, and coastline..
Capital	Fredericton
Population	About 770,000 (2021)
Known For	Bay of Fundy tides, historical sites
Business Strength	Forestry, manufacturing, and tourism.
Economy	Relies on forestry, agriculture, and fisheries.
Main Cities	Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton.
Median Household Income	Approximately $70,780 (2019)

The Reversing Falls in Saint John is a unique phenomenon where the tides cause the river to flow backward.
The Bay of Fundy, located between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, has the highest tides in the world.
Hartland Covered Bridge in New Brunswick is the longest covered bridge in the world.
Saint John is Canada’s oldest incorporated city.
The iconic St. Andrews Blockhouse is the oldest surviving blockhouse in North America.

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