Province of Alberta
Alberta is a western Canadian prairie province and home of the Calgary Stampede. Rich in oil and gas resources, Alberta has supported conservative political parties since the 1920s.
Geographic Location of Alberta
- between the 49th and 60th parallels
- between the province of British Columbia on the west and Saskatchewan on the east, and between the Northwest Territories on the north and the state of Montana on the south
Area of Alberta
661,848 sq. km (255,541 sq. miles)
Capital City of Alberta
Date Alberta Entered Confederation
September 1, 1905
Main Alberta Industries
Agriculture, Forestry, Telecommunications and Oil and Gas