Geography | |
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Location | Nova Scotia, Canada |
Coordinates | 44°30′49″N 64°17′38″W / 44.5135°N 64.2939°W |
Total islands | 1 |
Administration | |
Canada | |
Province | Nova Scotia |
Demographics | |
Population | Seasonal[a] |
Oak Island is a privately owned island in Lunenburg County on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. The tree-covered island is one of several islands in Mahone Bay, and is connected to the mainland by a causeway. The nearest community is the rural community of Western Shore which faces the island, while the nearest village is Chester. The island is best known for various theories about buried treasure or historical artifacts, and the associated attempts to explore the site.
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