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