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Province of Manitoba

Manitoba, a prairie province in the heart of Canada, is called the "Land of 100,000 Lakes." The province has a diversified economy, led by manufacturing, then agriculture, hydroelectricity and mining. Learn more about this central Canadian province on these pages.
Manitoba Facts
Key facts about the province of Manitoba, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Origin of the Name Manitoba
Find out how the province got its name.
Winnipeg, the Capital City of Manitoba
Key facts about Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, including population, Winnipeg city government, Winnipeg attractions and the weather.
Origin of the Name Winnipeg
Find out how the capital city of Manitoba got its name.
Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger
After 10 years as Manitoba's Minister of Finance, Greg Selinger became Premier of Manitoba in 2009 when he won the leadership of the NDP after the resignation of Gary Doer.
Premiers and Chief Ministers of Manitoba Since 1870
Premiers and Chief Ministers of the province of Manitoba since 1870, the year Manitoba joined Canadian Confederation.
Elections in Manitoba
Results of the last Manitoba provincial election, who can vote, voters lists and electoral divisions.
Members of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly
MLAs currently holding seats in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
Manitoba Government Departments
Index to the departments and agencies of the provincial government.
Manitoba Emblems
Coat of arms, flag, provincial bird, floral emblem, bird and tartan. From Travel Manitoba.
Maps of Manitoba
Maps of the province, the city of Winnipeg, and regional maps with links to community Web sites. Use index on left of page. From Travel Manitoba.
National Parks in Manitoba
Riding Mountain and Wapusk National Parks. From Parks Canada.
Provincial Parks in Manitoba
Parks of prairie seas, prairie mountains, prairie grass, and the land of the Northern lights.
Prairie Tour Photos
A great collection of pictures for students to use to illustrate assignments, reports and Web sites. From Manitoba Education and Youth.
Travel Manitoba
From camping and hiking to the symphony and performing arts. Maps, lots of activities and useful information for visitors to Manitoba, Canada.

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