What is definition acadia?

Acadia is a region located in northeastern North America, originally inhabited by the Mi'kmaq people. It primarily includes parts of the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, as well as some portions of Maine in the United States. Acadia was established as a French colony in the early 17th century and remained under French control until the mid-18th century when it was ceded to Great Britain as part of the Treaty of Paris. The Acadian people, descendants of the original French settlers, feature prominently in the history of the region, particularly their deportation by the British in the mid-18th century, an event known as the Great Expulsion. Today, Acadian culture is celebrated across the region through events such as National Acadian Day and the Acadian World Congress, and through the preservation of traditions such as Acadian music, cuisine, and language.