| 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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