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| Country Guide > North America > Canada > Saskatchewan |
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General Information Area 570,113 sq km (220,121 sq miles). Population 978,933 (2001). Population Density 1.5 per sq km. Capital Regina. Population: 178,225 (2001). Geography Saskatchewan is bordered by Manitoba to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, Alberta to the west and the US States of North Dakota and Montana to the south. Its landscape is mainly prairie, parkland, forests and lakes. Prince Albert National Park of Canada is the gateway to Saskatchewan’s wilderness. The highest elevation is the Cypress Hills in the southwest, 1392m (4566ft) above sea level. Language Although Canada is officially bilingual (English and French), English is more commonly spoken in Saskatchewan. Time East of 106W: GMT - 6. Note Most of Saskatchewan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. |