Saskatoon, city in south central Saskatchewan, Canada, and the largest city in the province. Saskatoon is located on the South Saskatchewan River, 235 km (146 mi) northwest of Regina, the provincial capital. The city was founded in 1882, and its name comes from the Cree word for a local red berry.
Saskatoon has long been a service center for agriculture, nearby potash mines, and uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan. More recently it has become a cradle for the development of agricultural high technology. Saskatoon is home to the University of Saskatchewan, and the city has become a cultural oasis on the northern plains. Its prairie climate is characterized by many days of sunshine and by long, cold winters. The average daily temperature range in July is 12°C (54°F) to 25°C (77°F); the average January range is -23°C (-9°F) to -12°C (10°F). The average yearly precipitation is 347 mm (14 in).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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