This is part of a series going through the 10 Provinces
of Canada in alphabetical order to check out how they got named, what their
flag is like and other things of interest.
Location –
Origin
of name – Nova Scotia is New Scotland in Latin
Nicknames –
The Land of Evangeline (with reference to Longfellow's epic poem), Canada's
Ocean Playground
Flag
Capital –
Halifax – which was where a huge explosion in 1917 killed over 2000 people in
the City. Two ships collided in the
harbour – one was carrying munitions – it was during WWI. Halifax was named
after the 2nd Earl of Halifax
Flower –
Mayflower
Tree –
Red Spruce
Signature
foods – Seawater Lobster, Hodge Podge (creamy soup of fresh
baby vegetables)
Famous
places to visit – Peggy's Cove, Sambro Island Lighthouse,
Crystal Crescent (beach)
Famous
businesses/brands – Cunard Line, Fuller Brush company
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