New Brunswick has a significant Acadian population, descendants of early French settlers who developed a distinct culture in Atlantic Canada. Acadians represent about one-third of New Brunswick's population, concentrated particularly in northern and eastern regions. As Canada's only officially bilingual province, New Brunswick provides government services in both English and French. Acadian culture includes unique traditions, music, cuisine, and the tricoloured Acadian flag with its yellow star. Municipalities in Acadian regions operate in French, and cultural preservation is an important community priority. The Acadian influence shapes New Brunswick's identity, tourism, and politics, distinguishing it from other Atlantic provinces.