Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina is the capital and second largest city of Saskatchewan, Canada. It is in the eastern prairie region of Western Canada. It is nicknamed "The Queen City" because it was named after Queen Victoria, i.e. Victoria Regina, in 1882, by her daughter Princess Louise, who was the wife of the then-Governor General the Marquess of Lorne.[1]
Regina | |
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City | |
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Nickname(s): The Queen City | |
Motto(s): Floreat Regina ("Let Regina/the Queen Flourish") | |
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Coordinates: 50°27′17″N 104°36′24″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Saskatchewan |
District | Municipality of Sherwood |
Established | 1882 |
Government | |
• City Mayor | Michael Fougre |
• Governing body | Regina City Council |
• MPs | List of MPs
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• MLAs | List of MLAs
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Area | |
• City | 145.5 km2 (56.2 sq mi) |
• Metro | 3,408.26 km2 (1,315.94 sq mi) |
Elevation | 577 m (1,893 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• City | 193,100 (Ranked 24th) |
• Density | 1,327.6/km2 (3,438.4/sq mi) |
• Metro | 210,556 |
• Metro density | 61.8/km2 (160.1/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Reginan |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
Area code(s) | 306 |
NTS Map | 072I07 |
GNBC Code | HAIMP |
Website | www |
Regina was also previously the seat of government for the North-West Territories, which were once formed part of today's Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces, and also of the District of Assiniboia. Regina is expected to enter a new period of strong economic growth due to Saskatchewan's agricultural and mineral resources coming into new demand.[2]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League are the only professional sports team in Regina. They play their home games in Regina at Mosaic Stadium. Regina also has the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League and the University of Regina's Regina Cougars/Regina Rams of the CIS.
Regina Stations
References
- "The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan | Details". Archived from the original on 2008-04-29. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
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