Capital |
Halifax |
Area |
21,425 sq mi 55,490 sq km |
Population (1996 census) |
909,282 |
Major Cities (1996 census) |
Halifax (113,910), Dartmouth (65,629), Sydney (34,871), Glace Bay (23,038), Sydney Mines (17,294) |
Highest Point |
Cape Breton Highlands 1,745 feet 532 meters |
Industry |
fishing, food processing, paper products, transportation equipment, mining, tourism |
Agriculture |
lobster, scallops, cod, dairy products, hogs, poultry, fruits |
Minerals and Resources |
coal, gypsum, salt |
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