Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is one of the Maritime provinces of Canada. It is the second smallest province in the country.

In 1867, Nova Scotia was among the first four provinces that constituted the Dominion of Canada. The first inhabitants were the Mi’kmaq (indians), followed by French settlers and colonists from Scotland.

The major political parties include the Liberal Party of Canada and the Conservative Party of Canada]. Approximately one-third of the populace is Roman Catholic. Other major religious groups include the United Church of Canada, the Anglican Church and the Baptist church.

Grammy Award winner Sarah Maclachlan, Hollywood actress Leslie Hope, and porn actor Peter North were born in Nova Scotia.