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		Provincial Flag Population: 953,000 (2002) Land Area: 55,490 sq. km Capital City: Halifax Provincial Nicknames: - "Canada's Ocean Playground" - "The Land of Evangeline"

Munit Haec et Altera Vincit		Provincial Coat of Arms The Ancient Arms of Nova Scotia are the oldest and grandest in all the Commonwealth countries overseas. They were granted to the Royal Province of Nova Scotia in 1625 by King Charles I in support of the first British colonial effort on the Canadian mainland. The Arms were borne by the Baronets of Nova Scotia. - Munit Haec et Altera Vincit - "One defends and the other conquers"

Osprey		Provincial Bird The osprey is a bird of prey that is smaller than an eagle, but larger than a hawk. They can be seen hovering in coastal areas, as they hunt for fish in bays, lakes and rivers. They make a spectacular feet-first dive for prey, and then, with their powerful wings, rise up from the water carrying the fish in their talons. They feed primarily on tomcod and flounder, or, in fresh water, they can be seen to catch suckers, perch and gaspereau.

Mayflower		Provincial Flower The delicate pink mayflower, blooming in the forest glades in early spring, signifies Nova Scotia's coming of age. As far back as 1820 the mayflower emerged as a native patriotic symbol, suggesting high achievement in the face of adversity. The humble evergreen from the native countryside blossoms amid the last remaining snows of winter. From the 1830s through the end of the century, the emblematic mayflower was celebrated in songs, poetry, and political oratory.

Red Spruce		Provincial Tree The Red Spruce has many remarkable traits. It can thrive in a variety of places, from bogs to rocky shallow soils. In favourable sites it can exceed 30 metres (100 feet) in height. Unlike most conifers, it can survive for decades in deep shade and rebound after the forest has been thinned to thrive for one or two more centuries. It does not cast seed or regenerate naturally for at least 75 years, though it can live as long as 400 years.

		Provincial Tartan The Nova Scotia Tartan was the first provincial tartan in Canada. It reflects the profound contribution of the Scots to the founding of Nova Scotia, and the pioneer settlement of the old Royal Province. The very name Nova Scotia resounds with early Scottish colonial ambition; in Jacobean Latin it meant New Scotland.

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