| Capital |
Winnipeg |
| Area |
250,946 sq mi
649,947 sq km |
Population
(1996 census) |
1,113,898 |
Major Cities
(1996 census) |
Winnipeg (618,477), Brandon (39,175),
Thompson (14,385), Portage la Prairie (13,077),
Selkirk (9,881) |
| Highest Point |
Baldy Mtn.
2,730 feet
832 meters |
| Industry |
food products, mining, transportation equipment, electrical equipment
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| Agriculture |
wheat, beef cattle, hogs, canola, barley, milk
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| Minerals and Resources |
nickel, copper, zinc
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