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Alberta is a prairie province in Canada, its capital is Edmonton. Alberta's motto is "Fortis et liber" (Strong and free), and its official flower is the Wild Rose. It was explored in 1754 by Anthony Henday, sent by the Hudson's Bay Company, and entered Confederation in 1905.[1]Alberta is often called "the Texas of Canada" because of it's oil, cattle and pioneer 'can-do' culture.
The population of Alberta in 2001 was 2,974,807, representing 9.91 % of the Canadian population. [2] The median family income in 2000 was $60,142. [3] Alberta's GDP was $215.9 billion dollars (Canadian) in 2005 [4] The largest city in Alberta is Calgary with a population of 988,193; Edmonton, Alberta's capital has a population of 730,372.[5] Alberta is also home to the Town of Vulcan, which hosts an impressive Star Trek/Sci-Fi convention every year.[6]
Alberta has a thriving economy and is a great environment to do business in. It has the best job market in Canada.
Some Albertans feel such a pride and sense of distinction for their province that they have considered Alberta separatism, the idea that Alberta should be it's own sovereign state or a part of the United States of America. Alberta has its own public radio network,[1].
Alberta has a rich culture,[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] and posses a vibrant arts [12] [13] , eduction[14] [15], and entertainment[16] [17] community.
References
- ↑ [Readers Digest Atlas of Canada 1995, pg50]
- ↑ Canada Infolink
- ↑ StatsCan
- ↑ Alberta Advantage
- ↑ CBC, Alberta Census
- ↑ Galaxyfest
- ↑ Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
- ↑ Fish Creek Park
- ↑ Heritage Park
- ↑ Kananaskis Country
- ↑ Waterton Lakes et al
- ↑ The Melting Pot
- ↑ Art Gallery of Calgary
- ↑ Royal Tyrrell Museum
- ↑ SAIT
- ↑ Passion Play
- ↑ Theatre Calgary