Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland. One of the maritime provinces of Canada, and the second smallest province in the country.
Fast Facts
- Other Names: Nouvelle-Ecosse (French) and Alba Nuadh (Scottish Gaelic)
- Location: Southeastern coast of Canada
- Land area: 55,284 km
- Capital: Halifax
- Founded by Sir William Alexander
- Founded in 1621
- Canada Confederation day: July 1, 1867
- Has 18 counties
- Major Languages:: English and French
History and People
In 1867, Nova Scotia was among the first four provinces that constituted the Dominion of Canada. The first inhabitants were the Mi’kmaq (native Americans), followed by the French settlers and colonizers from Scotland.
Politics and Religion
The major political parties include the Liberals and the Conservatives. Approximately one-third of the populace is Roman Catholic, and other religious groups include the United Church of Canada, the Anglican Church and the Baptist church.
Celebrities from Nova Scotia
Grammy Award winner Sarah Maclachlan, Hollywood actress Leslie Hope, and porn actor Peter North were born in Nova Scotia.
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