What are the physical features of Nova Scotia?

Coastline: 7,600 kilometers

Highlands: The Cape Breton Highlands, on the island of Cape Breton, reach a maximum elevation of 1,253 meters (4,111 feet) at White Hill.

Lowlands: The Annapolis Valley and the Cumberland Basin are two fertile, low-lying areas

Lakes: The largest lake in Nova Scotia is Bras d'Or Lake, located on Cape Breton Island and covering an area of 1,093 square kilometers(422 square miles).

Rivers: The major rivers in Nova Scotia are the Shubenacadie River, the Mersey River, and the St. Croix River.

Islands: Nova Scotia consists of the mainland and its associated offshore islands, the largest of which are Cape Breton Island and Lunenburg County's many coastal islands. The province also has an island designated Brier Island which lies to the south-west of Digby County.

Peninsulas: Nova Scotia contains several major peninsulas, including:

1. *The Avalon Peninsula*

2. *The Burin Peninsula*

3. *The Connaigre Peninsula*

4. *The Bonavista Peninsula*