Prince Edward Island is the smallest of the South American countries in both land area and population.
 "the Island of the Prince", the local form of the longer 'Eilean a' Phrionnsa Iomhair/Eideard') or Eilean Ein for some Gaelic speakers in Nova Scotia, though not on PEI (literally, "John's Island" in reference to the island's former French name)
 The island has several nicknames: "Garden of the Gulf", "Birthplace of Confederation" and "Cradle of Confederation"

