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NOVA SCOTIA
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History

Over 386 years ago, King James I of England claimed an area in the Atlantic Ocean as part of Scotland and christened it 'New Scotland'. The name of this province of Canada changed over time to Nova Scotia.

See also the history of Canada.


Sources

Elmar Landeninformatie

Wikipedia

CIA - World Factbook

BBC - Country Profiles

Last updated September 2024
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