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Information Summary for Saskatchewan
 
Capital Regina
Motto None
Flower Western red lily (also known as prairie lily)
Largest Cities Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, North ABattleford, Yorkton, Swift Current
Population 1,010,000 (1986c);  rank: sixth;  4% of Canada;  61.4% urban
Languages 80.7% English;  2.1% French;  13.2% other
Entered Confederation September 1, 1905
Government Provincial - Lieutenant-Governor, Executive Council, Legislative Assembly 
Federal - 6 senators, 14 members of the House of Commons
Area 651,900 sq. km.
Provincial Sales Tax   5%
 

 
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