I think more people live in Prince Edward Island than the three territories combined.
Anyway, I like the new twists that they put into the anime. Of course, the anime is a reflection of the games, and Iris was probably my favorite gym leader in B/W (though I getting Black so that will be a downer: not fighting her), so I think the personality they put with her is quite adequate. Her Gym Leader title is supposedly, "The Girl That Understands the Heart of Dragons", and that seems to match her anime counterpart well. Also, the perkiness they add to her is pretty good too. If you ever watch Cowboy Beebop, she kind of reminds me of Edward, the girl who was smart but very hyperactive. At least, that is how I perceive her.
-Psychic Politoed