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= Manitoba = Manitoba is the "Land of the Great Spirit" because when the waves hit the shore, it sounds like the Great Spirit is whispering. The Native people said the Great Spirit, Manito, who is present in all of Earth, water, land, and everything else, made the sound. Here, the average temperature in January is -18*F and only 54*F in July. The average precipitation is about 20 inches. =Flag=

=toc= =Map= == Manitoba is located to the west of Saskatchewan and east of Ontario. It is one of the three prarie provinces in Canada and is about 37% forests. The land goes from large cities to vast prairies or forests of wildlife. In some parts, the ground is covered with ice year-round. At night, the aurora borealis (northern lights) dances around the sky. =Capital City= Manitoba's capital city is Winnipeg. More than half of the population in Manitoba live in Winnipeg. It's location is about 97*W and 49*N. Winnipeg is south of Selkrik. =Population Information= The largest cities in Manitoba are Winnipeg with a population of 674,800, Brandion with a population of 50,675, and Thompson with a population of 13,256. Throughout all of Manitoba, there is a population of about 1.2 million people. =Major Industries= There are many major industries in Manitoba. A few examples are mining, wood products, manufacturing, and aerospace. =Webliography= http://www3.sympatico.ca/goweezer/canada/flagman.htm []