Mantua, Nova Scotia

Mantua is an unincorporated settlement in West Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.[1] The 45th parallel – halfway between the equator and North Pole – passes through Mantua.[2]

Mantua
Etymology: the English form of the name of the city in Italy whose Italian name is Mantova.
Coordinates: 45.003231°N 64.045197°W / 45.003231; -64.045197
CountryCanada
ProvinceNova Scotia
CountyHants
Municipal districtWest Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada

Transportation

Mantua can be reached by road.

Mantua was formerly served by the Dominion Atlantic Railway.

Mantua is located west of the Meander River.

Fossils

Pine fossils have been found in Mantua.[3]

References
  1. "Mantua". Geographical Names. Natural Resources Canada.
  2. Thompson, Ashley (February 6, 2012). "Mantua celebrates being halfway between equator, North Pole". Hants Journal. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  3. Tetanish, Raissa (March 10, 2016). "Fossils found in Mantua 140-million years old". Truro Daily News. Nova News Now. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
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