The capital of Nova Scotia is Halifax.
The Postal Code for Nova Scotia: NS
The typical abbreviation for Nova Scotia: N.S.
Keeping in mind that Canada is officially bilingual, the French name for Nova Scotia is 'Nouvelle-Écosse'
(which is abbreviated: N.-É.).
Time Zone:
The province of Nova Scotia is in the Atlantic Time (AST/ADT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Nova Scotia refer to themselves: Nova Scotian
Population: Based on the StatCan estimates, Nova Scotia has a population of 934,400 people.
This represents 2.86% of the national total, making it the 7th most populous province/territory.
The following are population changes since the last StatCan census. The population counts for the years after 2001 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 934,400 | -0.18% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 936,100 | -0.20% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 938,000 | +0.16% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 936,500 | +0.21% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 934,500 | +0.23% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 932,400 | Last Census Count |
Canada has two official languages: English and French. English is the most common language spoken in Nova Scotia,
where approximately 90% of the residents speak only English (ie- Anglophones) and 10% speak French and English.
There are communities in Cape Breton where Gaelic is commonly spoken.
Area:
The area of Nova Scotia is 34,352 square miles (88,971.27 km²).
This represents 0.55% of the national total.
Nova Scotia ranks as the 12th largest province/territory.
Density:
The population density of Nova Scotia is 28.19 people per square mile (10.89 people/km²).
Nova Scotia ranks 2nd in population density.
Nicknames for Nova Scotia: "The Land of Evangeline"; "Canada's Ocean Playground"
Provincial Motto: "Munit Haec Et Altera Vincit" (One defends and the other conquers)
Provincial Bird: Osprey (pandion haliaetus)
Provincial Tree: Red Spruce (picea rubens)
Provincial Flower: Mayflower (epigaea repens)
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Confederation:
Nova Scotia joined the Confederation on Jul 1, 1867.
Useful State Links
The provincial website for Nova Scotia can be found at:
The portal for Nova Scotia tourism:
For information about Nova Scotia fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Nova Scotia hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2001
Population | National
Rank |
| 1 | Halifax | 276,221 | 12 |
| 2 | Glace Bay | 21,187 | 107 |
| 3 | East Hants | 20,821 | 108 |
| 4 | West Hants | 13,780 | 150 |
| 5 | Truro | 11,457 | 173 |
| 6 | Chester | 10,781 | 183 |
| 7 | New Waterford | 10,185 | 190 |
| 8 | Amherst | 9,470 | 199 |
| 9 | New Glasgow | 9,432 | |
| 10 | Argyle | 8,688 | |
| 11 | Barrington | 7,648 | |
| 12 | Bridgewater | 7,621 | |
| 13 | Yarmouth | 7,561 | |
| 14 | Stellarton | 4,809 | |
| 15 | Antigonish | 4,754 | |
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