St. John's is the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. The city spans 446.04 km² and is the easternmost city in North America. The closest European settlement is Fajã Grande, Azores, Portugal, about 2,000 km away.
Country: Canada
Province: Newfoundland and Labrador
Established: 5 August 1583 by Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I