Nova Scotia is located on the southeastern coast of Canada. The economy relies for the most part on fishing, agriculture, forestry, mining and tourism. Halifax is the capital of the province and the largest city in the Canadian Atlantic provinces. The population of Nova Scotia is close to 1 million, and the largest ethnic group are of Scottish descent.

Nova Scotia is known for the highest tides in the world with tide levels changing 40 feet in the Bay of Fundy. Popular tourist destination spots include Peggy's cove, the Bay of Fundy, and the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island.

For more information contact the Nova Scotia department of tourism.