Population: 940,000
Largest City: Halifax
Major Industries: mining, tourism, aerospace, military/defense
The Inside Scoop: Students are drawn to the relaxed, coastal atmosphere, with well-defined seasons resembling those of New England in the United States. The surprisingly warm province offers a wealth of academic choices, as well as post-graduation economic opportunities in the shipping, technology, offshore gas, mining, and aerospace sectors.
From the Ministry’s Office: “We would really like to see relationships with institutions in Brazil. We welcome research partners and student exchange partners and would like to encourage our own students to become more involved with Brazil.” – Ted Vaughan, Director of Colleges and Universities, Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education.
Website: http://novascotia.ca/lae/