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Manitoba

Manitoba is a prairie province in Canada. Its capital city is Winnipeg.

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How big is Manitoba in sq km?

Manitoba has a total area of 649,950 km2 (250,950 sq mi).

Why do they speak french in Manitoba?

French is spoken in Quebec because historically it was a French settlement. This goes back to the colonial days. As Quebec joined other provinces to form the country Canada, it retained its linguistic freedom and continued to this day. Quebec french does have differences from Parisian french, most noticeably pronounciation differences. In addition, there are many words used in Quebec which are still used today but sound archaic in international french. One example, is the word 'char' for car, however literally 'char' translates to 'chariot'.

What major cites are in Manitoba?

Metropolitan Winnipeg is home to over 55% of Manitoba and Brandon at 41,000 is the second largest city in the province.

How many square miles in Manitoba?

Winnipeg, Canada - 179.2 square miles.

How far is bismark North Dakota from Winnipeg Manitoba?

The flight distance from Bismarck ND to Chicago IL is about 733 miles (1180 km).

Toronto to Winnipeg by train?

The train will take you from Winnipeg to Edmonton on a VIA train, then by Red Arrow motor coach to your destination. You can stay overnight in Edmonton if you wish. Trains do not operate every day, it is about a 19 hour journey from Winnipeg to Edmonton, one train leaves at 11.45 am and arrives 06.22 am the following day. Times should be checked locally, reservations made in advance if sleeping accommodation is required

Manitobas size and location?

New Brunswick's size is 72,908Sq Km. It is in the Eastern part of Canada known as the Maritimes. New Brunswick is bounded on the north by Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula and by Chaleur Bay. Along the east coast, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and Northumberland Strait form the boundaries. In the southeast corner of the province, the narrow Isthmus of Chignecto connects New Brunswick to the Nova Scotia peninsula. The south of the province is bounded by the Bay of Fundy, which, with a rise of 16 m (52 ft), has the highest tides in the world. To the west, the province borders the U.S. state of Maine

What are resources in Manitoba?

Manitoba has many mineral resources, petroleum, and business resources.

Who are Manitoba's provincial opposition parties and leaders?

Parti Québécois is lead by Mrs. Pauline Marois

Action Démocratique du Québec is lead by Mr. Gérard Deltell

Québec Solidaire is led by Mr. Amir Khadir and Mrs. Françoise David

Why did Manitoba join confederation?

They joined to be releived of their financial debt, and because of British pressure to join the Confederation instead of becoming it's own nation, because the British feared an independent Newfoundland might seek union with the U.S to escape aforementioned debt.

Where is Manitoba in Canada?

Right about in the middle of the country...it's between Ontario and Saskatchewan, above Montana NO WAY! you must be American because Manitoba is above MINNESOTA and NORTH DAKOTA!! Alberta and Saskatchewan are above Montana. trust me, i should know, i live in Manitoba.

What is the capital of Manitoba?

The capital of Manitoba, Canada, is Winnipeg.

Does Manitoba have farmland?

Manitoba doesn't really have any mountains at all. There are a few big hills that are called mountains, but they're just hills, not really mountains.

Alberta and British Columbia, now they have mountains, and big mountains at that. Not Manitoba.

Can a 14-year-old drop out of school?

A 15 year old can not drop out of school! Most states have set a mandatory education ages, usually until age 16. You must be at least 16 in order to drop out of school. And please take note that the unemployment rate for high school drop outs runs over 50% or higher in the current economy.

Who is Manitoba's provincial representative?

There is no such position as Provincial Representative. The chief executive and representative of the Queen within the province is the Lieutenant Governor, his Honour the Honourable Philip S. Lee. The head of government of the province is the Premier, the Honourable Greg Selinger. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, as well as of the Executive Council, which is made up of ministers responsible for various aspects of the Government of Manitoba. There are 56 members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, each of whom represent a riding within the province.

At the federal level, Manitoba is entitled to 6 Senators in the Senate of Canada, and 14 Members of Parliament in the House of Commons. The province is represented by the Premier at First Ministers' conferences and in the Council of the Federation. The minister of intergovernmental affairs is responsible for the province's relations with other provinces and with the federal government, as well as, to a certain extent, the province's foreign interests.

What is the population of Newfoundland?

12 i belive. My friend Martin was over there last month he said he saw about 12 people over there so im guessing there are only about 12, maybe 20-25 but lets not get to full of ourselves come on people ! - billie jean

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