Alberta is one of 10 Canadian provinces, located in the west of the country.
Its geography ranges from the sharp peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the rolling hills of the prairies, from the lush boreal forests to the desert-like badlands.
Edmonton is the capital city, near the centre of the province and Calgary in the south is the largest city. While English is the language most widely spoken in Alberta, French-speaking communities are strong and people of other cultures continue to keep their languages alive.
Alberta became a province in 1905 as did its sister province to the east, Saskatchewan. Before then, the first people of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Cree, Sarcee, Dene, Slavey, Beaver, Peigan, Kainai and Assiniboine lived on this land. They hunted bison or caribou. Worked hide. Fished and trapped. They carved stone. Made tools. Made community.
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Today, Alberta is a province of great opportunity for the people from around the world who call it home. Most of us live in cities, which have excellent universities and colleges. The Economist has ranked Calgary one of the most livable cities in the world while Edmonton is known for its many festivals, especially in the long days of summer.