Halifax, Nova Scotia - Wikipedia
Halifax is the capital and most populous municipality of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, and the most populous municipality in Atlantic Canada. As of 2023, it is estimated that the population of the Halifax CMA was 518,711, [6] with 348,634 people in its urban area. [3]
Flag of Nova Scotia - Wikipedia
The flag of Nova Scotia consists of a blue saltire on a white field defaced with the royal arms of Scotland. Adopted in 1929 after a royal warrant was issued, it has been the flag of the province since January 19 of that year.
Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia (Canada) - CRW Flags
Dec 31, 2021 · The flag of the Halifax Regional Municipality has a blue field bearing a saltire (X-shaped cross) in yellow. In the centre is a yellow disc, half the height of the flag, bearing a kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) in blue with yellow details, looking toward the hoist.
Flag of Nova Scotia | Meaning, Colors & Symbol | Britannica
flag of Nova Scotia. Canadian provincial flag consisting of a white field (background) with a blue saltire (diagonal cross) extending to the flag corners; a shield in the centre features a red lion on a golden field.
Nova Scotia - Canada.ca
After receiving royal warrant from King George V in 1929, the flag of Nova Scotia was the first flag in the overseas Commonwealth to be authorized by royal charter. Derived from the ancient arms granted in 1625, the flag features the province’s shield extended in a rectangular shape.
Symbols of Nova Scotia - Wikipedia
Symbols. Granted to the Royal Province of Nova Scotia by King Charles I of England, Mayflower added to compartment in 1929. Created in 1858 from Arms granted by King Charles I in 1625, restored by Royal Warrant of George V after confederation.
Halifax | History, Harbour, Facts, Map, & Tourism | Britannica
Nov 5, 2024 · Halifax, city and capital of Nova Scotia, Canada. A major amalgamation and incorporation as Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) occurred in 1996 and united the City of Halifax, the City of Dartmouth, the Town of Bedford, and Halifax County Municipality within boundaries that include the original Halifax county.
Halifax - The Canadian Encyclopedia
Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada. On 1 April 1996 Halifax was amalgamated with neighbouring communities to form the Halifax Regional Municipal Government.
Nova Scotia (Canada) - CRW Flags
Sep 7, 2024 · The N.S. flag is a reverse of the Saint Andrew's Cross of Scotland, with the royal badge of Scotland in the centre. Nova Scotia's flag was granted in 1625 by King James I, (James VI of Scotland) to Sir William Alexander, a Scottish noble and explorer for the establishment of a Colony in what was then French Acadia.
Nova Scotia (NS) - Facts, Flags and Symbols - Canada.ca
Halifax. Population (2010 estimate): [i] 940,744. Motto on Licence Plate: Canada’s Ocean Playground. Flag: [ii] Royal Warrant of King George V, January 19, 1929, assigning arms and banner. Not known when flag was first raised. Arms: [iii] Royal Warrant of King George V, January 19, 1929, restoring the arms granted by King Charles I in 1625.