Manitoba is a Canadian province bordered by Ontario to the east and Saskatchewan to the west.
It is often considered one of the three prairie provinces with Alberta and Saskatchewan and is Canada’s fifth-most populous province
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*1.3106 Million (2018) and 1.31632 Million (estimated) in 2019. Learn more. * The Prairie Crocus (Pulsatilla ludoviciana)—also known as anemone patens, the pasque-flower, the windflower (because of its furry petals) and the gosling plant—was officially adopted as the official flower in 1906. Learn more. *Great Grey Owl. Manitoba adopted the great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) as its official bird on July 16, 1987. Learn more. *Manitoba became the fifth Canadian province. On May 12, 1870, the Manitoba Act received Royal Assent and was enacted on July 15, 1870. Learn more. *Gloriosus et Liber/ “Glorious and free“. Learn more. *The name “Manitoba” likely comes from the Cree “Man-into-wahpaow”, which means “the narrows of the Great Spirit“. The name “Manitoba” was given to the province at its creation in 1870 at the suggestion of Métis leader Louis Riel. Learn more. *Winnipeg has been called “Bull’s Eye of the Dominion,” and because of its location between the Canadian Shield and the prairie, “Gateway to the West.” Learn more. *Louis Riel (1844-1885), a passionate defender of the Métis, advocated guarantees for their land, language, and political rights. His leadership inspired the creation of Manitoba as Canada’s fifth province on July 15, 1870. Learn more. * “Where Canada’s heart beats” is Manitoba’s tagline as the province is located at the heart of Canada. It is bordered by Saskatchewan to the west, Ontario to the east, Nunavut Territory to the North, and the US states of North Dakota and Minnesota to the south. *Churchill is called the polar bear capital of the world. It is also known as a beluga whale watching hotspot, a birder’s paradise, and one of the best places to experience the northern lights. Learn more. *Manitoba became the first province to grant women the right to vote, in 1916. Learn more
#1. Name the capital of Manitoba.
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Also the largest city
#2. Who is the Premier of Manitoba?
#3. Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba?
#4. The total of population of Manitoba is _______.
#5. Which time zone is Manitoba in?
#6. The provincial flower of Manitoba is _________.
#7. The provincial bird of Manitoba is _________.
#9. The total area of Manitoba is _________.
#10. What is the motto written on Licence Plates in Manitoba?
#11. Which year did Manitoba join the Confederation?
#12. What is the provincial motto of Manitoba?
#13. The name “Manitoba” likely comes from the Cree “Man-into-wahpaow”. What does it mean?
#14. Which city of Manitoba has been called “Bull’s Eye of the Dominion” and “Gateway to the West?
#15. Who is considered the father of Manitoba?
#16. “Where Canada’s heart beats” is the tagline for which province?
#17. Because of its shape and position in the centre of Canada, Manitoba is also called _____.
#18. Which of the following is Manitoba’s nickname?
#19. What is the best place in the world to see Aurora Borealis or northern lights?
#20. Which of the following is the polar bear capital of the world?
#21. The provincial animal of Manitoba is ____.
#22. There are more than 200 types of ethnicity in the province of Manitoba.
#23. Which day is Manitoba Day?
#24. Spirit Sands is the most famous beach of which lake?
#25. Manitoba was the first province to give women the right to _____.
#26. Who first suggested naming the province Manitoba?
