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Incredible Nova Scotia


 * Major Landforms- The Northern Highlands have masses of hard rocks and rugged slopes that are about 400 million years old.
 * Another major landform is the lowlands, they are mainly in central and northern Nova Scotia. Soft rocks about 200 million to 350 million years old beneath the surface of the region. They have Nova Scotia's finest soils and minerals.


 * Major Bodies of Water- The Mersey and the St.Mary's river are the largest rivers in the province, they are 72 miles long. Nova Scotia has over 400 lakes.

2. Nova Scotians call themselves "Bluenosers" 3. Halifax has 196 foggy days a year 4. The largest fresh water lake is lake Rossignol
 * Four Fun Facts- 1. The name Nova Scotia is Latin for New Scotland


 * Economy- Electric power plants are fuelled by coal, natural gasses, and oil. They generate almost all of the electric power in Nova Scotia. In fishing, Nova Scotia ranks first then all the provinces.






 * Major Cities- Halifax has one of the largest harbors in the world. Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia. The French founded the Grand Pre in 1880 and used the land for an egg cultural district. Dartmouth has the Canadian Forces base, a naval base, and a petroleum refinary near it.


 * Climate Overview- The hottest it gets in Halifax in June is 68 degrees farenheit.The lowest it gets in January in Halifax is 12 degrees Farenheit.The Ocean keeps the temperature moderate.

by: Jim Lotz 2.World Book Online
 * Sources- 1. Nova Scotia

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