Manitoba

Manitoba is one of Canada's provinces. It is the fifth Canadian province (created by the government in 1870). Its population as of April 1, 2005 (Statistics Canada) was 1,176,132 (Manitobans). It is the easternmost of the three Prairie Provinces.

Demographics

Ethnic origin

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:Note: the percentages do not necesarily add up to 100% as multiple responses are allowed.

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• 22.8% Canadian
• 22.0% English
• 18.1% German
• 17.7% Scottish
• 14.2% Ukrainian
• 13.0% Irish
• 12.6% French
• 9.9% North American Indian
• 6.6% Polish
• 5.1% Métis

Ethnic origins with less than 3% of the responses are not listed. Source

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Religious groups

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• 43.0% Protestant
• 29.3% Roman Catholic
• 4.0% Christian not included elsewhere
• 1.4% Christian Orthodox
• 1.1% Jewish
• 18.6% No religious affiliation

Religions that make up less than 1% are not listed. Source

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