Halifax Regional Municipality
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Population | 403,130 (2016) |
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Colleges and universities | Dalhousie University |
Did you know | Halifax is the largest population centre in Nova Scotia by population (297,943). |
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ID | 510716 |
About Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it's also known for its maritime history. The city's dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax's days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812.