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Brandon, MB	Thompson, MB
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Selkirk, MB	Winnipeg, MB
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Manitoba

Moving to Manitoba

Manitoba, known as the “Land of 100,000 Lakes,” is located in the center of Canada. Europeans in search of the ‘Northwest Passage’ first arrived via the Hudson Bay. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, French Canadian explorers traveled the rivers and forests in search of new fur sources.

In 1870, Manitoba entered the Dominion of Canada and its boundaries were later expanded. The flourishing province grew with the the railway, allowing settlers to move to Manitoba. Today it is home to an ethnically diverse population consisting of Russians, Icelanders, Germans and Ukrainians.

Economy: Manitoba, which lies in the area known as the “Canadian Shield,” is one of the most economically diverse provinces in Canada. For years it has relied on its agricultural sector. Nowadays it is known for its growth in various sectors. Important crops in this province include canola, flaxseed, barley, oats and rye. Other significant areas are transportation, mining and hydroelectricity. With a successful hiring rate, Manitoba prides itself on having one of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada.

Population: Manitoba is home to 1,164,135 people according to a 2003 census.

Weather: Manitoba is known for having year-round sunshine, with its capital averaging the most hours of winter sunshine. However, although it is sunny, it is still extremely frigid. Winter temperature averages range from -20°C to -27°C, and summer averages range from 15°C to 25°C.

Land Area: 649,947 sq km (250,946 sq miles)

Capital: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Languages: English, French, Other

Flower: Prairie Crocus

Bird: The Great Gray Owl

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Household Income: The average household income in Manitoba is $53,965.

Interesting Facts:

The Royal Canadian Mint is in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg is home to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the second oldest ballet company in North America.
Manitoba is the fifth smallest province in Canada; half of Manitoba’s residents live in its capital, Winnipeg.
Manitoba has the largest population of Icelanders outside Iceland. The Gimli area, also named “Little Iceland,” was settled in 1875.

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