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General Information Area: 52,841 sq km (20,402 sq miles). Population: 909,282 (1996). Population Density: 17.2 per sq km. Capital: Halifax. Population: 360,000 (official estimate 1998). GEOGRAPHY: Nova Scotia comprises the peninsula of Nova Scotia, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, and Cape Breton Island in the northern part of the province, linked by the world’s deepest causeway which is 1.6km (1 mile) long. The Atlantic batters the eastern shore. The Bay of Fundy separates the southern part of the peninsula from the mainland, with the Gulf of St Lawrence to the north. The northeast is rural and rocky, while the south and southwest are lush and fertile. The Fundy region’s red soil was originally part of the present North African continent. Much of the province is covered by rivers. The land rises to 540m (1770ft) on the northeast islands. Language: Although Canada is officially bilingual (English and French), English is the main language spoken in Nova Scotia. Time: GMT - 4 (GMT - 3 in summer). Note: Summer officially lasts from the first Sunday in April to the Saturday before the last Sunday in October. From www.columbusguides.com, Copyright © 2004 Highbury Columbus Travel Publishing Terms and Conditions apply.