Halifax, Nova Scotia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/halifax-regional-municipality

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Halifax, Nova Scotia?Eastern shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, on the Atlantic Ocean
2. When was Halifax, Nova Scotia built?1749
3. What is the population (halifax CMA)?Estimated 530,167 (2024), with 348,634 in the urban area
4. What is the key economic sectors?Government services, defense, education, healthcare, shipping and logistics, shipbuilding, and natural resources
5. Why was Halifax founded in 1749?It was founded by Lieutenant-Governor Edward Cornwallis to serve as a British counterpoint to the French town of Louisbourg, mainly for military and administrative purposes.
6. How did Halifax become a big city with many parts?In 1996, Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and Halifax County joined together to form the Halifax Regional Municipality, making one big city that includes urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Halifax Explosion: A catastrophic event in 1917 caused by a collision of two ships, resulting in immense destruction and loss of life.
Port of Halifax: One of Canada's major ports, crucial for international trade and cargo movement via sea.
Colonial Governance: The system of administration and rule established by a colonizing power in a territory.