Alberta is the second westernmost of the 10 provinces in Canada
(only British Columbia is farther west). It includes parts of the
Canadian Rockies and is known for its oil and natural gas fields and cattle farming.
Alberta has a lot to offer visitors. It is a surprisingly diverse province in many ways, from the beauty of the Rockies to the serene
flatness of prairie to the wilderness of the northern forests. The two largest cities, Calgary and
Edmonton offer the amenties that most cities in North America have, and also have some unique attractions
of their own.
Alberta was formed as a province in 1905. Its capital is Edmonton, located roughly in the middle of the
province, while most business headquarters are located to the south in Calgary. Most of the population of
Alberta lives along the "Highway 2 Corridor" between Edmonton and Calgary, although
Lethbridge to the south, Grande Prairie to the northwest, and
Fort McMurray to the northeast are also major centres.
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