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The natural climate of Newfoundland

It belongs to the continental climate of the sub-cold zone, with the Labrador cold current heading south along the east coast, and Leng Xia is cool in winter. In winter, affected by the continental air mass, the average temperature in 65438+ 10 is -4 ~-9℃, and the weather is changeable. In summer, affected by the Atlantic air mass, the average temperature in July is 10 ~ 15℃, and the eastern coast is foggy. Humid, annual precipitation 1, 000 ~ 1, 500mm, even in all seasons. Located on the southeast coast, Newfoundland Shoal is 800 kilometers long, 320 kilometers wide and 100 meters deep. It is located at the intersection of Labrador cold current and North Atlantic warm current, and is one of the best fishing grounds in the world. It is rich in cod, sole, herring, salmon and other fish.

Located at 46 37 ′ ~ 565 438+0 38 ′ north latitude, close to the mainland, Labrador cold current goes south along the east coast. In winter, affected by the continental air mass, the average temperature in 65438+ 10 is -4 ~-9℃, with frequent cyclone activities and changeable weather. In summer, affected by the Atlantic air mass, the average temperature in July is 10 ~ 15℃, and the eastern coast is foggy. The annual precipitation is about 1000 ~ 1500mm, which is evenly distributed in seasons and slightly more in summer. There is a lot of snowfall in the north. About13 of the whole island is covered by coniferous forests, which are mainly distributed in the west and river valleys with good drainage and calcareous soil development. The dominant tree species are eucalyptus and spruce. The central plateau has poor soil, poor drainage and sparse vegetation. Wild animals are mainly elk, reindeer and black bears. Newfoundland Shoal on the southeast coast, where the Labrador cold current meets the North Atlantic warm current, is one of the largest fishing grounds in the world, rich in cod, flounder, herring, salmon and other fish.