Nova Scotia is a province located in eastern Canada fronting the Atlantic Ocean. One of the Maritime Provinces, Nova Scotia's geography is complex, despite its relatively small size in comparison to other Canadian provinces in the central and western portions of the country. Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages English, French (Canadian Gaelic) [] Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 11 10 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of total)  Ranked... The Maritime provinces. ...

Physical Geography

The province is defined by its ocean coast which delineates the peninsular mainland portion (attached to North America through the Isthmus of Chignecto) and various offshore islands, the largest of which is Cape Breton Island, forming the bulk of the eastern part of the province. Rugged coast of the West Coast of New Zealand The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the ocean. ... A peninsula in Croatia A peninsula (from the latin words paene insula, almost island) is a geographical landform consisting of an extension of a body of land from a larger body of land, surrounded by water on three sides. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... The Isthmus of Chignecto is an isthmus bordering the Maritime provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia which connects the mainland portion of Nova Scotia with North America. ... Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada NASA landsat photo of Cape Breton Island Cape Breton Island (French: île du Cap-Breton, Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Cheap Breatuinn, Míkmaq: Únamakika, simply: Cape Breton) is an island on the Atlantic coast of North America. ...

The geological history of the province spans more than 1.2 billion years[1] and is defined by key events, including continental drift (the southern half of the province's mainland portion was once attached to Africa whereas the northern half, including Cape Breton Island, was once attached to Scandinavia and Scotland), glaciation, and sea level rise. Numerous hills, several low mountain ranges (the entire province is located within the Appalachian Mountains), lush river valleys, lakes and forests, windswept barrens, and a varied sea coast ranging from extremely rugged to broad sand beaches, can be attributed to these forces. This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Plates in the crust of the earth, according to the plate tectonics theory Continental drift, proposed as a theory by Alfred Wegener in 1912, is the movement of the Earths continents relative to each other. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa. ... Scandinavia is a historical and geographical region centered on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. ... Motto: (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity(English) Wha daur meddle wi me? (Scots)[1] Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic, Scots[2] Government  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by Kenneth I... A glaciation (a created composite term meaning Glacial Period, referring to the Period or Era of, as well as the process of High Glacial Activity), often called an ice age, is a geological phenomenon in which massive ice sheets form in the Arctic and Antarctic and advance toward the equator. ... Sea level measurements from 23 long tide gauge records in geologically stable environments show a rise of around 8 inches per century (2 mm/year). ... A rainy day in the Great Smoky Mountains, Western North Carolina The Appalachian Mountains (French: les Appalaches) are a vast system of North American mountains mostly in the United States, and partly in Canada, forming a zone, from 100 to 300 miles wide, running from the island of Newfoundland some...

Nova Scotia forms part of the southern shores of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and its sub-basin, the Northumberland Strait. The Cabot Strait lies north and east of Cape Breton Island. The main part of the Bay of Fundy lies off its northwestern shore, although large sub-basins including the Cumberland Basin, the Minas Basin and Cobequid Bay create major indentations into its coastline. The Gulf of Maine (of which the Bay of Fundy is a component) lies off the western shore. The South Shore and Eastern Shore, as well as the southern and eastern parts of Cape Breton Island constitute a pelagic coast, fronting the open Atlantic Ocean. The Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the worlds largest estuary, is the outlet of North Americas Great Lakes via the Saint Lawrence River into the Atlantic Ocean. ... The Northumberland Strait (French: détroit de Northumberland) is a strait in the southern part of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in eastern North America. ... Cabot Strait is a strait in eastern Canada approximately 110 kilometres wide between Cape Ray, Newfoundland Island and Cape North, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. ... The Bay of Fundy (French: ) is a bay located on the Atlantic coast of North America, on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a small portion touching the U.S. state of Maine. ... Cumberland Basin is an inlet and northeasternmost part of the Bay of Fundy, located on the border between the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. ... Minas Basin is the eastern arm of the Bay of Fundy. ... Cobequid Bay is an inlet of the Bay of Fundy and the easternmost part of the Minas Basin, located in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. ... Gulf of Maine The Gulf of Maine is a large gulf of the Atlantic Ocean on the northeastern coast of North America. ... The South Shore is a region of Nova Scotia, Canada. ... Home to Eastern Shore District High School, and includes communities such as Porters Lake, Lake Echo, Jeddore, Musquodoboit Harbour, Lake Charlotte, etc. ...

The Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia contains numerous offshore fishing banks which are submerged sections of the continental shelf which were once attached to the mainland portion of the province. Rising sea levels since glaciation have inundated many parts of the coastline, including these areas on the continental shelf, providing rich habitat for marine life, as well as defining unique nearshore features such as various coastal islands, bays, harbours and the Bras d'Or Lake - an 1100 km² estuary that defines the central portion of Cape Breton Island.  Sediment  Rock  Mantle  The global continental shelf, highlighted in cyan The continental shelf is the extended perimeter of each continent, which is covered during interglacial periods such as the current epoch by relatively shallow seas (known as shelf seas) and gulfs. ... Bras dOr Lake, Nova Scotia. ... Estuaries and coastal waters are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, providing ecological, economic, cultural, and aesthetic benefits. ...

Cultural geography

Human geography

Settlement patterns in Nova Scotia were initially defined by water transportation routes for the Maritime Archaeic Indian civilization, followed by their descendents, the Mi'kmaq Nation who used nearshore coastal waters for seasonal marine fishing and rivers and lakes for freshwater fishing and hunting of land mammals. It has been suggested that Lnu be merged into this article or section. ...

European discovery during the 2nd millennium resulted in settlement by this civilization in protected natural harbours and along shorelines where convient trade routes for sailing ships provided reliable transportation to markets in Europe, New England and the Caribbean. European settlers brought industrial fishing technologies and introduced large-scale forestry to sustain settlement construction and shipbuilding activities. In the Gregorian calendar, the 2nd millennium commenced on 1 January 1001, and ended at the end of 31 December 2000. ... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ... West Indian redirects here. ...

Wars between European military powers, notably Britain and France, resulted in various territorial claims and numerous defense works established along Nova Scotia's coastal settlements and inland trade routes. A French settlement at Port-Royal is currently the second longest "continuously occupied" European settlement in North America (after St. Augustine, Florida). The largest of these defensive installations was a French military fortified port at Louisbourg harbour on Cape Breton Island. The fortified military port of Halifax on Halifax Harbour was similarly founded to counter Louisbourg's presence. The Habitation at Port-Royal is a National Historic Site located at Port Royal in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. ... Five flags have flown over the city since 1565. ... Fortress Louisbourg (in French, Forteresse de Louisbourg) is a Canadian National Historic Site and the location of a partial reconstruction of an 18th century French fortress at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. ... Motto: Template:Unhide = E Mari Merces (Wealth from the Sea) Logo: Location City Information Established: April 1, 1996 Area: (former city) 79. ... Halifax Harbour, October 13, 2006. ...

Originally part of Acadia, following French settlement in the Annapolis Valley at Port-Royal and various areas throughout the region, the territory fluctuated for several decades through competing claims from Scotland (under Sir William Alexander who gave the TERRITORY the name "Nova Scotia" in honour of his homeland) and England. France relinquished "Acadia" in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht, however boundaries were not delineated, thus Britain only gained control of present-day peninsular Nova Scotia, which was also termed the Acadian Peninsula at that time. Britain's colonial capital was established at Annapolis Royal, while France maintained control of Cape Breton Island (called Ile-Royale). French control of Ile-Royale fell to Britain for several years during the 1740s but was returned to France before the entire remaining French territory of Acadia and New France fell permanently to Britain during the Seven Years' War. The colonial capital was transferred from Annapolis Royal to Halifax in 1749 upon the establishment of that community. The national flag of Acadia, adopted in 1884. ... Annapolis Valley is a valley in western Nova Scotia, formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. ... Motto: (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity(English) Wha daur meddle wi me? (Scots)[1] Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic, Scots[2] Government  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by Kenneth I... For others with similar names, see: William Alexander (disambiguation). ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... // Events April 11 - War of the Spanish Succession: Treaty of Utrecht June 23 - French residents of Acadia given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia Canada first Orrery built by George Graham Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713... The Treaty of Utrecht comprised a series of peace treaties signed in Utrecht in March and April 1713 that helped end the War of the Spanish Succession. ... The Acadian Peninsula (French: Péninsule acadienne) is situated in the northeastern corner of New Brunswick, Canada, encompassing portions of Gloucester and Northumberland Counties. ... Annapolis Royal [[1]] , population 548 (Nova Scotia Statistical Review 2004 [[2]] ) was founded 1610, down the Annapolis River from the site of Port Royal, which was the first permanent European settlement in North America north of Florida. ... Combatants Kingdom of Prussia Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland Electorate of Hanover Kingdom of Portugal Brunswick Hesse-Kassel Holy Roman/Austrian Empire Kingdom of France Russian Empire Kingdom of Sweden Kingdom of Spain Electorate of Saxony Kingdom of Naples and Sicily Kingdom of Sardinia The Seven Years War (1754... Motto: Template:Unhide = E Mari Merces (Wealth from the Sea) Logo: Location City Information Established: April 1, 1996 Area: (former city) 79. ... Events While in debtors prison, John Cleland writes Fanny Hill (Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure). ...

Under British control, Acadian farming settlements that had been abandoned under the Great Upheaval were populated by decommissioning soldiers and settlers brought from New England. Foreign Protestants were actively recruited to settle Nova Scotia (which included present-day New Brunswick) as the Empire's "Fourteenth Colony" in America. The immense presence of the Royal Navy and British Army in the colony largely contributed to stability that saw the colony remain loyal during the American Revolutionary War. Following the war in 1784, Britain created the colony of New Brunswick to accommodate Loyalist refugees from the seceding American colonies. Cape Breton Island was also created as a separate colony, leaving Nova Scotia to its mainland peninsula once again. In 1820, the colony of Cape Breton Island was permanently folded back into Nova Scotia, resulting in the present-day provincial territory. The Great Upheaval (le Grand Dérangement), also known as the Great Expulsion, The Deportation or the Acadian Expulsion, was the forced population transfer of the Acadian population from Nova Scotia between 1755 and 1763, ordered by British governor Charles Lawrence and the Nova Scotia Council. ... The foreign Protestants were a group of immigrants to Nova Scotia in the mid-18th century. ... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore the Senior Service). ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Dutch Republic, Spain, American Indians Kingdom of Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, American Indians Commanders George Washington, Comte de Rochambeau, Nathanael Greene, Bernardo de Gálvez Sir William Howe, Sir Henry Clinton, Lord Cornwallis (more commanders) The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the... 1784 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... United Empire Loyalists is the name given to individuals who are descendants of British North American loyalists who, during the American War of Independence, left the 13 rebellious American colonies for the future Canada: the two British colonies of Quebec (including the Eastern Townships and modern-day Ontario) and Nova... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Terrestrial transportation networks in the form of canals (the Shubenacadie Canal) and later railways (the Nova Scotia Railway, followed by the Intercolonial Railway, the Dominion Atlantic Railway, the Halifax and Southwestern Railway and the Sydney and Louisburg Railway, contributed to a growing trend toward urbanization in the colony and province (following its entry into Confederation in 1867). Settlement patterns concentrated around major industrial towns and port communities. An 19th century canal that crosses Nova Scotia, Canada, linking Halifax harbour with the Bay of Fundy. ... The Nova Scotia Railway was incorporated March 31, 1853 to build railway lines from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Pictou, Nova Scotia by way of Truro, Nova Scotia, from Halifax to Victoria Beach (near Digby, Nova Scotia by way of Windsor, Nova Scotia, and from Truro, Nova Scotia to the border... Intercolonial Railway of Canada logo or herald The Intercolonial Railway of Canada (IRC), also referred to as the Intercolonial Railway, was a historic Canadian railway. ... The Dominion Atlantic Railway (DAR) was a historic Canadian railway which ran in the northwestern part of Nova Scotia, primarily through an agricultural district known as the Annapolis Valley. ... The Halifax and Southwestern Railway (H&SW) was a historic Canadian railway operating in the province of Nova Scotia. ... The Sydney & Louisburg Railway (S&L) is a historic Canadian railway. ... We dont have an article called Canadian-confederation Start this article Search for Canadian-confederation in. ... Cunt BAg Twat Fuk suck my penis ring 0778851865!!!!!!Year 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

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Economic geography

Nova Scotia's economy has traditionally been defined by natural resources in the primary sector, namely marine fisheries, mining (coal, gypsum, iron ore and gold), and forestry.

The economy has been undergoing a slow transition to a post-industrial service-oriented structure in recent decades.

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Geography by region

Cape Breton Island

Cape Breton Island is notable for its mining industry.^[1]. When explorers and settlers arrived here in the 1500s, and 1600s, they were focused on the coal industry. This was discovered in rocks and cliffs. Coal used to be burned for heat in houses and factories, used by blacksmiths to melt iron and later for train engines to produce steam to run the trains.^[1] Recently, it is not used as often because of pollution, so mines are shut down.^[1] In Nova Scotia, some of the electricity comes from burning coal to turn the generators. This is a process still practiced in other parts of the world. Current experiments are being made such as mixing mining coal water to make a clean burning fuel. Some mines as of today are used for tourist attractions and retired miners take people on tours of old mines.^[1] Rock may refer to: Rock, a geologic substance composed of minerals Rock, short for Rock and Roll music Rock, a small offshore islet with minimal soil Rock, a confectionery made and sold in many of the UKs seaside holiday resorts Rock candy, a type of confectionery composed of large... geography, a cliff is a significant vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure. ... General Name, Symbol, Number iron, Fe, 26 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 8, 4, d Appearance lustrous metallic with a grayish tinge Atomic mass 55. ... Fuel is any material that is capable of releasing energy when its chemical or physical structure is changed or converted. ...

They used horses down in the mines to pull the carts loaded with coal. Boys used to work in mines as well and would go in small places. Some mines of cape Breton are right under the water of the ocean. This is imperative because the mines could flood. ^[1]

Central & Northern

Northumberland Strait between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is 320 km long and approximately 14 to 50 km wide in different places. The Confederation Bridge, built in 1997, connects the two provinces, stretching from Border PEI to Cape Jourimain. Before construction of the bridge, there was a ferry to Prince Edward Island from Cape Tormentine.^[2]. The Northumberland Strait (French: détroit de Northumberland) is a strait in the southern part of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in eastern North America. ... The Confederation Bridge (, ; French: Pont de la Confédération) is a bridge spanning the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick, Canada. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The ferryboat Dongan Hills, filled with commuters, about to dock at a New York City pier, ca. ...

Beaches are located on the shores of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The water is warm in the summer, attracting swimmers, as the water is not as deep as in the ocean. Fishing was once a major industry, until over-fishing led to declines in fish stocks.^[2] Lobster is still found in places such as Pictou, Amherst, Colchester County, and Cumberland County. For the magazine, see Lobster (magazine) Subfamilies and Genera Neophoberinae Acanthacaris Thymopinae Nephropsis Nephropides Thymops Thymopsis Nephropinae Homarus Nephrops Homarinus Metanephrops Eunephrops Thymopides Clawed lobsters comprise a family (Nephropidae, sometimes also Homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. ... Pictou is a Canadian town on the northern coast of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. ... The Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centre, located in Fort Lawrence, 3 kilometres west of Amherst. ... Colchester County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. ... Cumberland County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. ...

Some of the rocks in Nova Scotia consist of coal. Mines in Pictou county have been producing coal since 1758, following its discovery by Rev Dr. James MacGregor. There have been several disasters when miners were killed. The Westray mine had an explosion that killed 26 miners May 9, 1992 and was never opened again. ^[2] Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages English, French (Canadian Gaelic) [] Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 11 10 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of total)  Ranked... Coal Coal (IPA: ) is a fossil fuel extracted from the ground by coal mining, either underground mining or open-pit mining (surface mining). ... 1758 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Gypsum mining is an industry in central Nova Scotia. Gyp rock or gypsum board help create the walls in buildings. Gypsum, ground up like powder and mixed with water, creates plaster. Crumbled up, gypsum is added to clay dirt to make it drain better and grow better crops.^[2] Gypsum is a very soft mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O. // Heating gypsum to between 100°C and 150°C (302°F) partially dehydrates the mineral by driving off exactly 75% of the water contained in its chemical structure. ... // Gypsum plaster Plaster of Paris, or simply plaster, is a type of building material based on calcium sulfate hemihydrate, nominally (CaSO₄)₂*H₂O. It is created by heating gypsum to about 150 ℃, 2(CaSO₄ · 2H₂O) → (CaSO₄)₂ · H₂O + 3 H₂O (released as steam). ...

Eastern Shore

As you leave Dartmouth, and travel to Cape Breton there are no larger towns but just smaller places. ^[3]. Flag of the former City of Dartmouth Dartmouth neighbourhoods and former city boundaries in relation to the Halifax Regional Municipality This article is about the present community of and the former City of Dartmouth (1750-1996); for more information about the wider region, see Halifax Regional Municipality. ... // The term Cape Breton appears in several different things: Geographic locations Cape Breton Island, a Canadian island on the Atlantic Ocean coast Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada. ...

Places to visit includes the Fisherman's Life Museum in Jeddore Oyster Ponds. Population was more in this area about 100 years ago when fishing and lumbering were significant. ^[3] Sheet Harbor with 900 people is the largest town.

There is fishing for trout and Atlantic salmon serves as sport in rivers amongst the coast. At Eastern Passage there is a Fishermen's Village tourist attraction with few stores. ^[3]

In the Easten Shore of Nova Scotia the forests grow close to the water. A saw mill was constructed in about 1786. Since then, various saw mills were built and made lumber unto big companies bought them. In 1971, Scott Paper had a big mill which was destroyed by Hurricane Beth. It would never open again since there was a huge mill in Pictou County.^[3] The 1971 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1971, and lasted until November 30, 1971. ...

South Shore

Lunenburg's population popultion is about 48,000 and about 6000 people are Acadian and many others are related to the first German settlers. It is well known for its shipbuilding industry. ^[4]. The notorious Bluenose was founded here. Fishing is important here. For example, Highliner Foods that sells lots of frozen fish in supermarkets is in Lunenburg. It is now getting well known by its tourism. Lunenburg is the name of several places: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia (town), Canada Lunenburg, Nova Scotia (municipal district), Canada Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada Lunenburg, Germany (aka Lüneburg) Lunenburg, Arkansas, United States of America Lunenburg, Massachusetts, United States of America Lunenburg, Vermont, United States of America Lunenburg, Virginia, United States...

Mahone Bay has three churches Trinity United , St. John Lutheran , St. James Anglican which have marked its fame. ^[4] Those three churches stand by the head of the harbour for over one hundred years and remain in suitable condition. The word "Mahone" derives from "Mahonne". This in French were private ships that sailed by the shore of the Mahonne Bay.^[4] Mahone Bay is a bay located on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada along the eastern end of Lunenburg County. ...

Oak Island is also in Mahonne, which is not very big, but is believed to have treasures buried in it.^[4] Oak Island, Nova Scotia. ...

Peggys Cove is a small community known for its rocky shore and lighthouses, one of which serves as a Canada Post office during the summer. It is also the location of the Swissair Flight 111 memorial and a sculpture by resident William E. deGarthe which serves as a monument to Nova Scotian fishermen. Peggys Cove Landscape Peggys Cove (2001 population: approx. ... Canada Post logo Canada Post (French: Postes Canada) is a Canadian postal service operated as an independent crown corporation. ... Swissair Flight 111 (SR-111, SWR-111) was a Swissair McDonnell Douglas MD-11 on a scheduled airline flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, United States to Cointrin International Airport in Geneva, Switzerland. ... William Edward deGarthe (1907–1983) was born in Helsinki, Finland. ...

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What is the Economy like?

For Nova Scotia, mining has been historically imperative.^[5] Coal was extracted principally in the Sydney–Glace Bay area of Cape Breton Island, until mines were closed in 2001. Salt, Barite, and Gypsum are what is mined. The decrease in mining has caused a shift in focus on fishing to Nova Scotia.^[5] Fleet is operated on the continental shift, especially on the Grand Banks, and further out to the sea. Although, years of various fishing have laid to setbacks in production.^[5] Now, Lobster, scallops, and haddock are the biggest catches.^[5] As well, offshore deposits of natural gas have began exploitation. Inland, forests yields spruce lumber and the province's industries produce much pulp and paper. ^[5] A magnified crystal of a salt (halite/sodium chloride) Salt covering the floor of Bad Water in Death Valley, CA, the lowest point in the US. A salt, in chemistry, is any ionic compound composed of cations (positively charged ions) and anions (negative ions) so that the product is neutral... Baryte with Cerussite from Morocco Baryte with Galena and Hematite from Poland Barite (BaSO4) is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate. ... Gypsum is a very soft mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O. // Heating gypsum to between 100°C and 150°C (302°F) partially dehydrates the mineral by driving off exactly 75% of the water contained in its chemical structure. ... Map showing the Grand Banks Historic map of the Grand Banks. ...

In the northwest, there lies dairying, which is the most important sector of Nova Scotia's agricultural economy.^[5] In addition, the region of Annapolis and Cornwallis contains fresh apple orchards. There also is significant grain, hay, fruit, and vegetable crops. The bay lowlands, which were reclaimed by dikes in the 17th cent., are very productive.^[5] The word grain has several meanings, most being descriptive of a small piece or particle. ... Stacked hay in Romania A bale of grass hay weighing approximately 70 pounds, able to be managed by one person without need for mechanized equipment Close view of grass hay. ... For other uses, see Fruit (disambiguation). ...

Manufacturing is the largest sector in Nova Scotia's economy.^[5]Iron and steel are produced in Sydney, as well the province's manufactures include food processing (especially in fish), automobiles, tires, sugar, and construction materials. Halifax is a railroad terminus, a well as a year-round port. There are both hydroelectric and tidal (which is located at Annapolis Royal) power-generating plants. Coast, countryside, and historical sites are known to attract tourists.^[5] General Name, Symbol, Number iron, Fe, 26 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 8, 4, d Appearance lustrous metallic with a grayish tinge Atomic mass 55. ... The steel cable of a colliery winding tower. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of over 4. ... Terminal Station was also the name of a railway station in Chattanooga, Tennessee; see Chattanooga Choo Choo. ...

Nova Scotia's Provincial Berry

Blueberries, which are native, are a famous Nova Scotian fruit. On January 11, 1996, the House of Assembly declared the wild blueberry the Provincial Berry of Nova Scotia. The blueberry mainly grows in northeastern North America. Unlike the cranberry, blueberries are very sweet.^[6]. It grows on a low bush. Wild blueberres grow best on abandoned farmland in the forest. ^[6] In addition, wild blueberries grow well in acid soils that are well-drainland.^[6] For other uses, see Blueberry (disambiguation). ...

Nova Scotia's Provincial Flower

Forests cover most of the Nova Scotia province.^[7]. In these woodlands, often nearly hidden with fallen leaves, grows a dainty, little plant with a delicate, spicy scent the mayflower. The mayflower is also named trailing arbutus. It is an evergreen oval, shiny, green leaves, and clusters of delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers.^[7] It blooms in the spring in parly shaded areas. The plant grows a mere four inches high and spreads by shallow underground stems. It is a slow spreader because seeds do not form each year.^[7] Its woodlands, barren, and rocky lands provide suitable soil for mayflowers to grow. In cool, acid soil they grow best and are most commonly found. ^[7]. Climates in other areas of the world are also influenced by how near they are to the oceans. Nova Scotia's maritime climate, however is influenced by the cold air masses passing from the centre of Canada and the warm air masses from the Atlantic Ocean. A Silver Fir shoot showing three successive years of retained leaves In botany, an evergreen plant is a plant which retains its leaves year-round, with each leaf persisting for more than 12 months. ...

Nova Scotia's climate, as well the other climates in the world, is affected by the distance it is located from the Equator and how high above sea level the land is. ^[8]

Winters in Nova Scotia can be cold, harsh, and windy, but are usually relatively mild, especially in the southern regions. Warm air coming from the south usually brings rain while could air form the north commonly creates snow. ^[8]

Other facts

• Location
• East coast of Canada.

• Time
• GMT - 4 (GMT - 3 in summer).
• Summer officially lasts from the first Sunday in April to the Saturday before the last Sunday in October.

• Area
• 52,841 sq km (20,402 sq miles).

• Population
• 937,900 (2005 estimate).

• Population Density
• 17.74 per sq km.

• Capital
• Halifax. Population: 379,800 (2005 estimate). ^[9]

• Size: Nova Scotia is neither the biggest province in Canada (which is Ontario), nor is it the smallest one (that is Prince Edward Island). It is 575 kilometers (360 miles) long, and averages about 130 kilometers (80 miles across). Its total area is about 53, 000 square kilometres (25,000 square miles).

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e} Cape Breton Geography. Retrieved on 2006-11-4.
2. ^ ^{a b c d} Central & Northern Geography. Retrieved on 2006-11-4.
3. ^ ^{a b c d} Eastern shore Geography. Retrieved on 2006-11-4.
4. ^ ^{a b c d} Southern shore Geography. Retrieved on 2006-11-4.
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6. ^ ^{a b c} A famous Nova Scotian fruit. Retrieved on 2006-11-4.
7. ^ ^{a b c d} The mayflower is also called the trailing arbutus. Retrieved on 2006-11-4.
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