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Saskatoon's skyline and green riverbank along the South Saskatchewan River in spring, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan

What the official study guide says about Saskatchewan, as practice questions. The citizenship test can ask about any province or territory, so it pays to know all thirteen.

Quiz: Saskatchewan

Question 1 of 4

Which province was once called the "breadbasket of the world"?

Key facts to remember

  • Saskatchewan was once called the "breadbasket of the world" and the "wheat province."
  • Saskatchewan has the richest uranium and potash deposits in the world. Potash is used in fertilizer.
  • Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan, is where the RCMP has its training academy.
  • Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan. Saskatoon is the province's largest city, but not its capital.
Read "Canada's Regions" on canada.ca