Anastasia Khokhlova TAL - 10
Affordable – допустимый Oat – овес Rye - рожь Flax - лен Buckwheat - греча Enviable - завидный Recreation – отдых, развлечение amateur – любительский
Ø Manitoba became Canada’s fifth province in 1870 after the Red River Rebellion ØThe early settlers were the British and French ØThe first British settlement was Red River ØManitoba is known as the land of 100 000 lakes ØEnglish and French are the official languages of the legislature of Manitoba
Official Emblems The coat of arms was granted to Manitoba by King Edward VII on May 10, 1905. It was augmented on October 23, 1992 by Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn to include a crest, supporters and motto
Floral emblem – Prairie Crocus
The official flag of the Province of Manitoba was given royal approval by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on October, 1965 and was officially proclaimed May 12, 1966
Provincial bird - Great Gray Owl The Great Gray Owl was officially adopted by Manitoba as the provincial bird emblem on July 16, 1987
Provincial tree – White Spruce The white spruce (Picea glauca) was selected in 1991 as Manitoba's provincial tree symbol
Climate
Population • The native people include Assiniboine and Saulteaux; Northern, Woodland, and Swampy Cree; Chipewyan; and Inuit. • Ethnic backgrounds include Scottish, English, German, Ukrainian, French, Aboriginal, Dutch, and Poles.
• According to the 2006 Canadian census, the largest ethnic group in Manitoba is English (22. 9%), followed by German (19. 1%), Scottish (18. 5%), Ukrainian (14. 7%), Irish (13. 4%), North American Indian (10. 6%), Polish (7. 3%), Métis (6. 4%), French (5. 6%), Dutch (4. 9%), and Russian (4. 0%).
Economy
Manitoba Healthy Living and Seniors focuses on keeping Manitobans of all ages healthy and safe.
More than 100 festivals occur throughout the year – including one of North America’s premier folk music festivals
