Located
on the eastern coast of the province of New Brunswick, the
Kent Region borders the Northumberland Strait and encompasses
a 4885-square-kilometer area of coastline, rivers, estuaries,
valleys, wide agricultural landscapes, peat bogs, marshlands,
and forests.
The
Kent Region is much more than a nice place to visit. Its
geographical location and positive development potential
provide a favorable climate for economic expansion. A warm
social and cultural environment characterizes the Kent Region.
The region has a versatile bilingual work force in addition
to a vast array of natural resources.
The
Kent Region offers many advantages that are appreciated
by entrepreneurs, visitors, and residents such as its seaside
environment, a competitive cost of living, and its proximity
to major urban centers. The Enterprise Kent territory covers
all of Kent County, as well as the civil parish of Rogersville (see
map).
Thus
defined, the Kent Region has a population of 33,861 (2006
Census) inhabitants within some 22 communities ranging from
300 to 3,000 in size.
