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Officially recognized in 1870, the province of Manitoba is an ideal tourist destination and place to live. Along with a coast on the famous Hudson Bay, Manitoba has within its borders one of the world's largest freshwater lakes, Lake Winnipeg. Fifteen percent of the province's surface area is covered by lakes.
Anciently inhabited by native tribes, Manitoba came to be known because of its fur trade as late as the 17th century. Slowly and steadily, Manitoba has grown into an agriculturally progressive province in Canada with the majority of agricultural activities taking place in the warmer southern part of the province.
Important information about Manitoba
Capital: Winnipeg
Area: 6,47,797 sq. kms.
Major Cities: Winnipeg is the capital city of the province of Manitoba. Housing a world-class airport, it has become a major transportation and tourism center in Canada. The finance and manufacturing sectors of the region are also on the upswing. Other Manitoban cities that warrant mentioning are Brandon, Churchill and Thompson.
Attractions: The Manitoba Museum draws innumerable tourists every year. Housing a science gallery and planetarium, it is worth a visit.
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