Manitoba

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Manitoba is a province of Canada. It lies roughly in the centre of Canada.

Manitoba is the 6th largest province with 647 797 km² area. It has the fifth largest number of people, with 1 150 000 in 2001. People from Manitoba are called "Manitobans".

The capital of Manitoba is the City of Winnipeg. The government is in Winnipeg. The leader of the government is called the Premier. There is also a Lieutenant Governor who represents the Queen.

[edit] History

Manitoba became part of Canada on 12 May 1870.