Saskatchewan Flashcards
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Saskatchewan is one of only two Canadian provinces that are landlocked. What does landlocked mean?
Answer: Having no ocean coastline
Landlocked means the province has no direct coastline on an ocean.
Which event in 1885 involving Louis Riel took place partly in Saskatchewan?
Answer: The North-West Rebellion
The North-West Rebellion of 1885, led by Louis Riel and the Métis, occurred in the Saskatchewan area.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police training academy is located in which Saskatchewan city?
Answer: Regina
The RCMP's national training academy, Depot Division, is located in Regina.
What is a common nickname for Saskatchewan due to its agriculture and skies?
Answer: Land of Living Skies
Saskatchewan is nicknamed the Land of Living Skies, reflected on its licence plates.
Saskatchewan shares its southern border with which country?
Answer: The United States
Saskatchewan's southern boundary runs along the border with the United States.
Which industry, alongside farming, is a major employer in Saskatchewan?
Answer: Mining
Mining, including potash and uranium, is a major part of Saskatchewan's economy along with agriculture.
Why is daylight in Saskatchewan summers notably long?
Answer: It lies at a northern latitude
Saskatchewan's northern latitude gives it long daylight hours during summer months.