Nova Scotia's 580-kilometre long peninsula is surrounded by four bodies of water:
the Atlantic Ocean, the Bay of Fundy, the Northumberland Strait and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Its geographic location, together with large, ice-free, deep-water harbours, have been key factors in the province's economic development.

The province thrives on its harmonious relationship with the sea - its endless coastlines are dotted with rustic fishing villages and lighthouses. With an area of 55,491 square kilometres, Nova Scotia is larger than Denmark, although somewhat smaller than Scotland, after which it is named. Over 80 per cent of Nova Scotia's population of 943,000 trace their ancestry either wholly or partly to the British Isles. Those with French origin rank second: 18 per cent of residents have some French ancestry. The largest concentration of population is found in the Halifax metropolitan area, which has a population of 359,000.

Eleven scenic travelways wind through Nova Scotia, taking you through breathtaking shores, towering cliffs, historic seaside towns, peaceful beaches, picturesque bays and charming villages. One of the most spectacular, Cabot Trail, is carved into mountainsides looking down onto the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Nova Scotia also offers
more than 800 lively festivals and events, kayaking, hiking, whale watching, golfing, and delicious seafood dinners.

Here are list of schools in Nova Scotia

Acadia University
King's Edgehill School
Nova Scotia International Student Program
Saint Mary's University
University College of Cape Breton
Acadia University
Dalhousie University
daVinci Institute - Halifax
International Language Institute (ILI)
Mount Saint Vincent University
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
St. Francis Xavier University