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Alberta

Nearly equal in size to the state of Texas, the province covers an area of some 661 190 km2. Roughly half of the southwestern section of the province is dominated by mountains and foothills - striking reminders of the glaciers that, over millions of years, formed, moved and receded in the area.

Alberta has what is known as a continental climate. It is characterized by vivid seasonal contrasts in which long, cold winters are balanced by mild to hot summers and an unusually high number of sunny days, no matter what the season. Although cold air covers the whole province in winter, it is frequently replaced in the southwest by a mild wind, called the "Chinook," which funnels through the mountains from the Pacific Ocean.

The People
Aboriginal people formed the bulk of the area's population until the 1880s, when they were outnumbered by the influx of Europeans. Immigrants from many countries came in response to the Canadian government's aggressive efforts.

English is the language of the vast majority of Albertans, and most religious faiths are represented. Approximately 80 percent of Albertans live in urban areas, and more than half live in the two main cities of Edmonton, the province's capital, and Calgary.

The Economy
Alberta has one of the world's most productive agricultural economies, producing about 25 percent of the value of Canada's annual output. The province also maintains the largest livestock population in Canada. Long known as Canada's "energy province," Alberta has more than 65 percent of the country's reserves of conventional crude oil, & over 80 percent of its natural gas.

Food and beverage processing remains the largest manufacturing industry in Alberta in terms of both sales and employment. Petrochemicals and plastics, forest products, metals and machinery and refineries have become major success stories in contributing to Alberta's diversification efforts over the last several years.

The service sector accounts for more than 60 percent of Alberta's gross domestic product. More than two- thirds of Alberta's employment is found in such industries as business and financial services, transportation, retail trade, health and education services and tourism. The province offers a multitude of attractions to visitors, and particularly prides itself on the magnificent Rocky Mountains.