GEOG 162 Lecture 9: GEOG 162 Chapter 9
19 Apr 2016
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In the core-periphery model, atlantic canada is seen as a downward transitional region. Atlantic canada lagging behind other southern canadian regions in terms of economic and population growth. Recently, urban centres show signs of economic rejuvenation while rural areas remain in decline. The region covers just over 5% of canada"s land mass, produces approx. Canada"s gdp, and has 7% of the country"s population. 11% claim french to be their mother tongue; those who do live primarily in new brunswick. Aboriginal canadians are 2. 8% of the total for canada. Diamond cove (outport) - outports situated along the coast are a dying breed. Since the closure of the fishing industry in 2003, outports have had no economic base and many families abandoned these communities. Has a dwindling population, an average age of 56 and none under 20. The torngat mountains have been a national reserve since 2005, stretch along the fjorded coast of northern labrador.
