Regina, Saskatchewan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Regina
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Nickname(s):
The Queen City
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Motto(s):
Floreat Regina
("Let Regina/the Queen Flourish") |
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Country | Canada | |
Province | Saskatchewan | |
District | Municipality of Sherwood | |
Established | 1882 | |
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• 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)
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• 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) | |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) | |
Area code(s) | 306 | |
NTS Map | 072I07 | |
GNBC Code | HAIMP | |
Website | http://www.regina.ca/ |
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.
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.
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.
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The Regina Court House during Louis Riel's trial in 1885. He was brought to Regina following the North-West Rebellion.
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In June 1912, a tornado locally referred to as the Regina Cyclone devastated the city. The tornado remains the deadliest recorded tornado in Canadian history.
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Conexus Arts Centre is a theatre complex and home to the Regina Symphony Orchestra, the oldest continuously performing orchestra in Canada.
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The Prince Edward Building is home to Globe Theatre, a professional theatre company.
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Victoria Park is a public park located in the centre of Regina's central business district.
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The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is a provincial museum and attraction located in Regina.
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Located within the former Canadian Pacific Railway station, Casino Regina is a casino operated by Sask Gaming.
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Located at Evraz Place, Mosaic Stadium is an open-air stadium that is presently used as the home arena for the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Regina is home to one of Saskatchewan's Innovation Place Research Parks, a network of science parks that is funded primarily by the provincial government.
See also
In Spanish: Regina (Saskatchewan) para niños