Manitoba: What to Know for the Citizenship Test

Manitoba shows up regularly in geography and province questions on the Canadian citizenship test. A few solid facts are all you need to answer with confidence on exam day.

Capital and Region

The capital of Manitoba is Winnipeg. The province sits in the Prairies region in the heart of Canada, and it joined Confederation in 1870.

Key Facts to Remember for the Test

• Capital: Winnipeg.
• Year it became part of Canada: 1870.
• Region: the Prairies.
• Manitoba is one of the three Prairie provinces, along with Saskatchewan and Alberta.

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