regina

Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Located in the southern part of the province along Wascana Creek, it serves as a regional hub and is the second-largest city in Saskatchewan, with a population of about 230,000 in the city proper. The city is known for Wascana Centre, one of the largest urban parks in North America.

The settlement began in the 1880s as a railroad town and was originally named Pile-O'-Bones. The name Regina, meaning queen in Latin, was chosen in the early 1880s by the Canadian Pacific Railway and municipal authorities. Regina was incorporated as a city in 1903.

Regina functions as the provincial capital and a center for government services, education, health care, and agriculture-related industries. The University of Regina is a major educational institution located there, along with Saskatchewan Polytechnic and other colleges. The city hosts several cultural institutions, museums, and sports facilities.

Notable landmarks include the Legislative Building with its copper dome, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, and Wascana Centre, a large urban park. Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field and the Regina International Airport are important transportation hubs.

Regina is also a feminine given name derived from the Latin word for queen and is used in many cultures. The term appears in religious and cultural contexts as well, including titles such as Regina Coeli.