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Nova Scotia is Latin for New Scotland.

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Is there a Canadian province named Nova Scrotia and is it named after a ballsack?

Yes. There is a Canadian province named Nova Scotia. No. it's named after Scotland. Nova (new) Scotia (Scotland).


Meaning of Nova Scotia?

New Scotland


What does Scotia mean in translation?

This is a term used for Scotland .eg. Nova Scotia means New Scotland.


Is Scotland part of Hollywood?

Scotland is not a part of Canada. Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. There is a province of Canada which is called Nova Scotia, which means New Scotland.


How Nova Scotia got its name?

Nova Scotia means New Scotlandin Latin. The Scotland settlers lived here and then named it New Scotland. They settled here because the war was happening and they would have to move. It wasn't home but, it was their new home. Their New Scotland. Their Nova Scotia. That is the reason for my provinces name :P


What do the Latin words 'Nova Scotia' mean?

New ScotlandNova Scotia means New Scotland


What are the people called in Nova Scotia?

The people of Nova Scotia are called Nova Scotians. =D


What name means New Scotland?

Nova Scotia


Are New Scotland and Newfoundland the same?

New Scotland is Nova Scotia, a separate province from Newfoundland. In 1621 the area of land known then as "Acadia" was changed to "New Scotland" or "Nova Scotia" which is just the Latin translation of "New Scotland". The name "Nova Scotia" first appeared on maps in 1713, following the treaty of Utrecht. In 1784 the population of New Scotland grew to such a size that the territory was split into Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.


What was Nova Scotia called after it joined the confideration?

It was called (and still is) Nova Scotia.


Doest nova scotia mean new Scotland?

yes