About the Province of Manitoba:
Manitoba, a prairie province in the heart of Canada, is called the "Land of 100,000 Lakes." Manitoba has a diversified economy, led by manufacturing, then agriculture, hydroelectricity and mining.
Location of Manitoba:
- easternmost prairie province in Canada
- the province of Manitoba lies between Saskatchewan on the west and Ontario on the east, and between Nunavut on the north and the states of Minnesota and North Dakota on the south
- see maps of Manitoba
Area of Manitoba:
647,797 sq. km (250,116 sq. miles) (Natural Resources Canada, 2001)
Population of Manitoba:
1,148,401 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)
Capital City of Manitoba:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Date Manitoba Entered Confederation:
July 15, 1870
Government of Manitoba:
New Democratic Party
Last Manitoba Provincial Election:
May 22, 2007
Premier of Manitoba:
Main Manitoba Industries:
Manufacturing, agriculture, hydroelectricity and mining
