Nova Scotia is a province located in southeastern Canada with a population of around 940,000. It has four distinct seasons with temperatures ranging from -3°C to 24°C. Nova Scotia has both public and private K-12 schools as well as 12 universities and 13 community colleges that receive provincial funding. The culture represents Acadian, Gaelic, African Nova Scotian, and Mi'kmaq influences and the languages spoken are Acadian French, English, French, and Mi'kmaq. Popular local foods include lobster, Digby scallops, and mussels.