Saskatchewan has a wealth of resources that is the envy of nations – agriculture, potash, uranium and oil. And the world is watching Saskatchewan technological firsts in clean-coal power generation, animal vaccine research and nuclear science.
Interesting facts about Saskatchewan
· It is the sixth Canadian province with the largest population, estimated at 1,165,903 inhabitants.
· Regina is the capital city, with an estimated population of 240,000 inhabitants.
· Saskatchewan is the fifth largest province in Canada (about 651,036 km2)
· It is the sunniest province in Canada, with an average of 2,000 to 2,500 hours of sunshine per year.
· 65% of the residents of the province live in urban areas.
· Saskatchewan has the lowest sales tax in all of Canada, only 6%.
· Thanks to its high quality of life and low cost of living, the population of Saskatchewan has increased by 144,000 people in the last decade.
· It is a leader in the production and export of potash.
Main cities of Saskatchewan
Regina
It is the capital of the province. About 240,000 people live there. The economy of the capital is driven by service industries, particularly by industries that commercialize the city’s natural resources. Regina also serves as headquarter to the Regina Research Park, an innovation center where new technologies are promoted in order to strengthen the economic development of the province. Compared to other Canadian cities, the cost of living in Regina is lower, making it an attractive destination for many immigrants.
Saskatoon
It is the largest city in Saskatchewan, with a thriving economy focused on the technological and financial services industries, in addition to agricultural and mining activity. Saskatoon is recognized worldwide as one of the leading experts in agricultural biotechnology research.
Education in Saskatchewan
Education is free for Canadian citizens or permanent residents until they reach 20 years of age. The province’s education system guarantees free attendance to public schools from kindergarten through 12th Grade. After completing secondary education, people have ample options to choose from if they are interested in continuing their studies, from universities with undergraduate and postgraduate studies to vocational colleges, technical universities, and apprenticeship programs. Students attending school in Saskatchewan are eligible for the Graduate Retention Program, which reimburses up to $ 20,000 to the ones living in the province who complete a tax return statement.