Do not hyphenate Prince Edward Island.
- Although it has the smallest population, Prince Edward Island is Canada’s most densely populated province.
P.E.I. is the abbreviation for Prince Edward Island. In speaking and in informal writing, P.E.I. is often used instead of Prince Edward Island.
- The P.E.I. lobster supper is a popular social event and tourist attraction.
PE is the Canada Post symbol for that province.
- Please mail this parcel to the following address: 123 First Avenue, Small Town, PE C1A 7Z5.
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