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Komarno, Manitoba, Canada: World's Largest Mosquito

In the self-proclaimed Mosquito Capital of Canada has a big version, built in 1985, that pivots on its pillar. Komarno is the Ukrainian word for "mosquito infested."

Address:
First St., Komarno, MB, Canada
Directions:
First street in this small town located off Manitoba Provincial road 229. The statue resides in a small patch of grass behind the Welcome to Komarno sign.
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Mosquito statue.

Mosquito Statue

Located approx. 60km North of Winnipeg, Komarno, Manitoba is home to a large mosquito statue. Komarno is the Ukrainian word for mosquito, and the area is home to some of the largest mosquitoes in North America.

[Bradley Anderson, 04/27/2010]

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