Nova Scotia is one of Atlantic Canada and consists mainly of a peninsula which is 360 miles (580 kilometers) long. The peninsula is surrounded by four bodies of water in the Atlantic Ocean, the Bay of Fundy, the Northumberland Strait and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Following a narrow road west (the Isthmus of Chignecto) links the province of New Brunswick. Its location, along with large ice-free deep water port, was a key factor in economic development in the province.
Recreational activities in Nova Scotia are often focused on the coast due to its proximity to the majority of the population. Although the water is on the cool side of the Atlantic coast, the beaches of Northumberland Strait to enjoy the warmer waters north of the Gulf of Mexico. Kejimkujik National Park, Cape Breton Highlands National Park are administered by the federal government, while smaller national parks are located throughout the province.
Tourism is an important sector of the provincial economy. total tourism revenue exceeded EUR 1.2 billion in 2001, and approximately 33 500 were employed in the various aspects of the industry. More than 2.14 million people visit the province each year, with about 16.7 percent are from outside Canada.
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