1. Nova Scotia
Overview of Nova Scotia
Location : Southeast of Canada
Population : About 940,000
Climate : 4 Seasons
(Minimum/Maximum temperature : -3 °C/24°C)
Education : Private and public schools (481)
Universities (12)
Community colleges (13)
2. • Province's funding cultures: Acadia, Gaelic, African
Nova Scotian, and Mi'kmaq.
• Language: Acadian French, English, French, and Images.
• Food: Lobster, Digby scallopes, Mussels.
• UNESCO: Lunenburg(world heritage town, Blue nose)
• Top events & festival
Cetic colors International festival.
Annapolis valley apple blossom festival.
Digby Scallop Days
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0005831Location - GeographyNova Scotia is 55,000 square kilometres in size. Itis connected to the province of New Brunswick and the rest of Canada, by the 28 kilometre Isthmus of Chignecto.The highest point in Nova Scotia is at White Hill Lake in Victoria County, and is part of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. It stands 530 metres above sea level.The major rivers of Nova Scotia are the Annapolis, St. Mary’s, Medway, Mersey, Shubenacadie and Margaree. Shubenacadie is actually the longest river! (http://www.gov.ns.ca/playground/geography.asp)PopulationThe total population of Nova Scotia is 936,025. Youth up to the age 19 make up about 24%, or 222,746, of that total. (http://www.gov.ns.ca/playground/people_places.asp#pop)Climate - Nova Scotia’s daily temperatures vary, depending on the season. The averages are: •Spring from 2° to 9° C •Summer from 16° to 24° C •Fall about 18° C •Winter about -3° C We see all types of weather in Nova Scotia, including rain, snow, hail and our specialty...freezing rain. On an annual basis we receive an average of 1,178.1 millimetres of rainfall (a little less inland). (http://www.gov.ns.ca/playground/people_places.asp#pop)Education – It has been said that Nova Scotia has the best-educated workforce in the country. With 12 universities, 13 community college campuses, and 481 private and public schools, there are a lot of opportunities to learn in our province. This page provides links to schools, colleges and universities throughout Nova Scotia.(http://www.gov.ns.ca/playground/people_places.asp#pop)