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NOVA SCOTIAQuick FactsIt has a population of938,000 people.Is almost completelysurrounded by the AtlanticOcean.It is comprised of a mainlandpeninsula and the island ofCape Breton.Its capital, Halifax, boaststhe world's second largestnatural ice-free harbour.In the Atlantic Time Zoneand observes DaylightSaving Time.In 2011, Irving Shipyard in Halifax, Nova Scotia won the $25 billion government contract to buildsupply and naval vessels, supporting the growth of a shipbuilding centre of excellence in thisregion. BP and Shell are involved in multi-million dollar offshore oil and gas exploration projectsoff the coast of the province and the hope for a new LNG shipment facility helps round outhealthy projections for the province’s future.In addition to a healthy natural resources based economy, which includes fisheries, forestry andmining, the province has gained a reputation for its financial sector. Approximately 3,300financial and insurance companies were operating in Nova Scotia in 2011.Finally, the province has also fostered a healthy start-up community, partially building on therobust university sector and with significant investment in big data analytics centres and mediaand gaming industries. The sector now accounts for 34% of all private sector R&D spending andemploys more than 21,000 people.Introduction 6