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New Scotland. Many Scottish emigrants settled there.

In the Royal Charter granted in 1621 to Sir William Alexander, from James I of England, who was also James VI of Scotland, it establishes the origin of Nova Scotiaas a Province, and of its name.

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This true but remember that Nova Scotia is actually latin for New Scotland.
Nova Scotia got its name:The province was named after the honor of the first Scottish settlers. Nova Scotia means "New Scotland".

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New Scotland. Many Scottish emigrants settled there.

In the Royal Charter granted in 1621 to Sir William Alexander, from James I of England, who was also James VI of Scotland, it establishes the origin of Nova Scotiaas a Province, and of its name.

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This true but remember that Nova Scotia is actually latin for New Scotland.
Nova Scotia got its name:The province was named after the honor of the first Scottish settlers. Nova Scotia means "New Scotland".

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