Annapolis Royal [[1]] , population 548 (Nova Scotia Statistical Review 2004 [[2]] ) was founded in 1610, down and across the Annapolis River from the site of Port Royal, which was the first permanent European settlement in North America north of Florida. The community was named after Queen Anne and changed hands between England and France regularly throughout the 17th century and until 1750. Annapolis Royal was the capital of Nova Scotia until the founding of Halifax in 1749. Events January 7 - Galileo Galilei discovers the Galilean moons of Jupiter. ... This article is about the community of Port Royal, an early French colony in eastern Canada. ... The term Queen Anne, when applied to a style of furniture or architecture, refers to the only British monarch of the name, Anne, who reigned between 1702 and 1714. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... Events March 2 - Small earthquake in London April 4 - Small earthquake in Warrington, England August 23 - Small earthquake in Spalding, England September 30 - Small earthquake in Northampton, England November 16 – Westminster Bridge officially opened Jonas Hanway is the first Englishman to use an umbrella James Gray reveals her sex to... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (One defends and the other conquers) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant Governor Myra A. Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Area {{{TotalArea}}} km² (12th)  - Land 53,338 km²  - Water 1,946 km² (3. ... Halifax redirects here. ... Events While in debtors prison, John Cleland writes Fanny Hill (Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure). ...

Today, Annapolis Royal is a compact, pleasant little town that depends on the tourist trade and local agriculture for its livelihood. It possesses a good harbour, and the beauty of the surrounding country makes it a favourite summer resort. The town is surrounded by apple orchards and in May miles of blossoming trees make a beautiful sight. The fruit, which is excellent in quality, is the principal export of the region.

The nearby reconstruction of Champlain's 1605 Habitation, the Fort Anne military museum and British military fortifications in the town, the historical buildings of the town and the nearby Annapolis Basin Tidal Power Project (the only operating tidal hydro-electric generating station in North America), attract tourists each year. Also nearby is the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre [[3]], an international training facility for peacekeeping troops. Events April 13 - Tsar Boris Godunow dies - Feodor II accedes to the throne May 16 - Paul V becomes Pope June 1 - Russian troops in Moscow imprison Feodor II and his mother. ... This article is about the community of Port Royal, an early French colony in eastern Canada. ... Fort Anne is a typical star fort built to protect the harbour of Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia. ...

References

• This article incorporates text from the public domain 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.