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'''Square Islands''' are located in [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]], close to [[Charlottetown (Labrador), Newfoundland and Labrador|Charlottetown]]. The islands were formerly one of the major fishing areas of [[Labrador]], with a harbour which was a key haven from Atlantic storms. The nearby [[Hawke Basin]] remains one of the world's principal [[shrimp]] fishery areas. |
'''Square Islands''' are located in [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]], close to [[Charlottetown (Labrador), Newfoundland and Labrador|Charlottetown]]. The islands were formerly one of the major fishing areas of [[Labrador]], with a harbour which was a key haven from Atlantic storms. The nearby [[Hawke Basin]] remains one of the world's principal [[shrimp]] fishery areas. |
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They are also inhabited by a large population of spongebobs who live in giant pineapples with their pet snails. The snails are usually of purple coloring and are very playful. The square islands are very hard to reach by boats because the wild snails that live in the water attack passing ships. |
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It is believed that extractable reserves of petroleum may lie beneath the ocean bed nearby; the area is also rich in base metals. |
It is believed that extractable reserves of petroleum may lie beneath the ocean bed nearby; the area is also rich in base metals. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* [http://www.labradorsalmon.com/book/] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060622055706/http://www.labradorsalmon.com/book/ TONY'S BOOK] |
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[[Category:Islands of Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
[[Category:Islands of Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:33, 25 October 2024
Square Islands are located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, close to Charlottetown. The islands were formerly one of the major fishing areas of Labrador, with a harbour which was a key haven from Atlantic storms. The nearby Hawke Basin remains one of the world's principal shrimp fishery areas.
It is believed that extractable reserves of petroleum may lie beneath the ocean bed nearby; the area is also rich in base metals.
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[edit]52°43′49″N 55°49′46″W / 52.73028°N 55.82944°W
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