FACTOID #53: If you thought Antarctica was inhospitable, think again - its land area is only ninety-eight percent ice. Reassuringly, the other 2% is categorised as "barren rock".
Athabasca is a provincialelectoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located in the extreme northwest corner of the province, this constituency is geographically one of the largest ridings in Saskatchewan. The major industries are tourism, mineral extraction, forestry, commercial fishing and trapping. The Cluff Lake uranium mine is located in this constituency, as well as the Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park and the Clearwater River Provincial Park. The major communities are La Loche, Ile-a-la-Crosse and Buffalo Narrows with poplations of 2,136, 1,268 and 1,137 respectively. Canada is a federation of ten provinces which, together with three territories, comprise the worlds second largest country. ... A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. ... The Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan is located in Regina. ... Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (From many peoples, strength) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Lieutenant-Governor Lynda M. Haverstock Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Area 651,036 km² (7th) ⢠Land 591,670 km² ⢠Water 59,366 km² (9. ...
External links
Website of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan