Nov 10, 2023 · Area: 21,345 sq mi (55,284 sq km). Population: ~ 1,000,000. Largest cities: Halifax, Cape Breton, Kings, Colchester, Lunenburg, East Hants, Pictou, Cumberland, Annapolis, Antigonish, Inverness, West Hants, Truro, Queens, Chester, Yarmouth, Sydney. Official languages: English. Abbreviations: NS. Written and fact-checked by Ontheworldmap.com team.