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// Super Saskatchewan //// By: Yieury Pena and Michael Shott //

__Major Cities__
 * Regina, Saskatchewan's capitol and second largest city, covers 46 square miles. It is home to Wascana center, a 2,500 acre stretch of parks and public buildings. It surrounds Wascana Lake.
 * Saskatoon, the largest city in Saskatchewan, is split by the South Saskatchewan River. Seven bridges connect the city. The city itself cover 66 square miles. It was founded in 1883.

__Economy__
 * Farming, ranching, and mining are the three major businesses that keep Saskatchewan in the loop.
 * Mining wasn't really a job in this province until the 1950's, when large deposits of petroleum, potash, and uranium were found in the earth.
 * But farming has played a big role in Saskatchewan's economy since the late 1800's. The province grows more crops each year than any other.
 * Like farming, ranching has been a big part in Saskatchewan since the late 1800's. Ranching is very important to the economy, with livestock in almost every one of the southern areas.

__Major Landforms__
 * The canadian shield is a horesshoe shaped region.

__ Major bodies of water __


 * Saskatcnewan river vis 1,205 miles long.
 * Gardine dam is a 120 square mile reservoir.

__Climate__ __Fun Facts__
 * Warm short summers.
 * Cold long winters.
 * The name Saskatchewan comes from the Cree word //kisiskitchewan,// which means "fast-flowing river".
 * The provincial motto is //Multis E Gentibus Vires,// which means "From many peoples strength.
 * Saskatchewan became a province in 1905, Walter Scott was First Premier.
 * Uranium City is said to be a ghost, with a population of only 89 people.

__Sources:__
 * __World Book Onli____ne__