Saskatchewan

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Saskatchewan: Fast Facts

Official name: Saskatchewan

Official languages: English, French

Location: In the prairie region of central Canada between Manitoba and Alberta

Capital: Regina

Largest City: Saskatoon

Primary Airports: Saskatchewan International (YXE), Regina International (YQR)

Currency: Canadian Dollar (CDN)

Region: North America

Time Zone: MST (GMT -7)

Climate: Hot, dry summers with cold, snowy winters

Geography note: The only province in Canada without a natural border (i.e. its boundaries are all man-made).

Flag Description: Combines the proincial shield with the western red lily, the floral emblem of the province. The green is representative of the forests in the north and the yellow represents the grain fields of the south.

Motto: Multis e gentibus vires (From many peoples strength)

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