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'''Province Island''' ({{langx|fr|Île de la Province}}) is an island mostly in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Québec]], but partly in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Vermont]]. It is situated in [[Lake Memphremagog]]. The island's area is {{cvt|31|ha|acre}}. Although {{cvt|2.8|ha|acre}} (9%) at its southern point is part of the United States (in the town of [[Derby, Vermont]]), the greater part belongs to the municipality of [[Ogden, Quebec]], in [[Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality]], Quebec. At the end of the 18th century, a pioneer named Martin Adams and his wife built a house on the island, where they grew [[flax]] and [[vegetable]]s. It is under private ownership; a [[pheasant]] hunt is organized annually. The [[Canada–United States border]] is marked by a [[Border vista|five-meter strip]] cut through the forest. The island has been noted for its shape's similarity to the island of [[Geography of Taiwan|Taiwan]].<ref name="Liberty Times">{{Cite news |date=2014-12-21 |title=與台灣相似100%島嶼 網友：平行台灣？ |work=[[Liberty Times]] |url=https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/novelty/breakingnews/1114620 |access-date=2022-12-30}}</ref> |
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Native name: Île de la Province | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Lake Memphremagog |
| Coordinates | 45°00′34″N 72°13′57″W / 45.00944°N 72.23250°W |
| Area | 0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
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| Province | Quebec |
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| State | Vermont |
Province Island (French: Île de la Province) is an island mostly in the Canadian province of Québec, but partly in the U.S. state of Vermont. It is situated in Lake Memphremagog. The island's area is 31 ha (77 acres). Although 2.8 ha (6.9 acres) (9%) at its southern point is part of the United States (in the town of Derby, Vermont), the greater part belongs to the municipality of Ogden, Quebec, in Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality, Quebec. At the end of the 18th century, a pioneer named Martin Adams and his wife built a house on the island, where they grew flax and vegetables. It is under private ownership; a pheasant hunt is organized annually. The Canada–United States border is marked by a five-meter strip cut through the forest. The island has been noted for its shape's similarity to the island of Taiwan.[1]
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[edit]- ^ "與台灣相似100%島嶼 網友：平行台灣？". Liberty Times. 2014-12-21. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
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