At A Glance
Population: 1,150,000

Area: 647,797 km sq

Motto: "Glorious and free"

Joined Confederation: 1871

Capital City: Winnipeg

Provincial Flag: Adopted, May 12, 1966
The flag is the Red Ensign on which the Union Jack is placed in the upper quarter on the "staff" side, while the provincial coat-of-arms is centered in the "fly" half of the flag.