Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are the Prairie Provinces, rich in energy resources and some of the most fertile farmland in the world. The region is mostly dry, with cold winters and hot summers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manitoba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Manitoba\u2019s economy is based on agriculture, mining and hydroelectric power generation. The province\u2019s most populous city is Winnipeg, whose Exchange District includes the most famous street intersection in Canada, Portage and Main. Winnipeg\u2019s French Quarter, St. Boniface, has Western Canada\u2019s largest Francophone community at 45,000. Manitoba is also an important centre of Ukrainian culture, with 14% reporting Ukrainian origins, and the largest Aboriginal population of any province, at over 15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saskatchewan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saskatchewan, once known as the \u201cbreadbasket of the world\u201d and the \u201cwheat province,\u201d has 40% of the arable land in Canada and is the country\u2019s largest producer of grains and oilseeds. It also boasts the world\u2019s richest deposits of uranium and potash, used in fertilizer, and produces oil and natural gas. Regina, the capital, is home to the training academy of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Saskatoon, the largest city, is the headquarters of the mining industry and an important educational, research and technology centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alberta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alberta is the most populous Prairie province. The province, and the world-famous Lake Louise in the Rocky Mountains, were both named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. Alberta has five national parks, including Banff National Park, established in 1885. The rugged Badlands house some of the world\u2019s richest deposits of prehistoric fossils and dinosaur finds. Alberta is the largest producer of oil and gas, and the oil sands in the north are being developed as a major energy source. Alberta is also renowned for agriculture, especially for the vast cattle ranches that make Canada one of the world\u2019s major beef producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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