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Look at the article
below for a mesmerizing viewpoint on
Alberta.
Alberta - Province of Canada
By Janis
Maddox
Alberta is one of the three Prairie Provinces in
Canada. Of the three, Alberta is the highest populated and most rapidly
developing province. One of the ten provinces in Canada, Alberta was named
after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and
Prince Albert. In size, the province is as big as Texas or France, and as of
2009, there were approximately 3.7 million people in Alberta. This province is
economically advanced because of the presence of petroleum reserves. The
healthcare system in this province is one the most sophisticated and advanced,
and a well educated population and growing economy contributes to this factor.
Edmonton is the capital city and is located in the center of the province. Edmonton
located in close proximity to many of the western Canada's refineries and oil
fields.
Climate And Weather Conditions
Alberta is a landlocked province and experiences
cold winters and warm summers. The climate in Alberta is largely dry and
continental in character. The province is located in the Western part of Canada
and hence is exposed to the cold arctic winds that blow from the north. The
temperature also differs largely as the province extends from north to south.
People And Economy
The rapidly growing Alberta economy attracts
immigrants from all over the world, especially Europe and parts of Asia, and
also people from the other provinces. Most of the population in Alberta is
concentrated around the Calgary-Edmonton corridor, as most of the northern part
of the province is covered by dense forest. The southern half of the region in
covered by short and mixed grass, typical prairie vegetation. English is the
mother tongue of most of the native speakers, followed by Chinese, German, and
French amongst other languages. The burgeoning economy in Alberta revolves
round the petroleum industry and to some extent, technology and agriculture
sector. Alberta is the largest producer of crude oil, natural gas, synthetic
crude, and other gas products in the country. The other major industries
include telecom and forestry. The province's GDP as recorded in 2007, was far
higher than the GDPs of other provinces.
Tourism
Besides the oil reserves, Alberta is well known for
its tourist attractions. It is an ideal destination for hiking, skiing, and
camping. Also, shopping points, sporting events and competitions of
international acclaim, and outdoor festivals make this province a favorite
destination for tourists. The province is an eclectic mix of both natural and man-made
attractions. The most noted ones include the Banff and Jasper National Parks, Rocky
Mountains, ski resorts, etc.
The onset of summer brings in a number of festivals
to this province. The most popular is the Edmonton Fringe Festival, which is
the second largest in the world after Edinburgh's. Calgary Stampede is a much
visited festival and is related to cattle ranching. The folk music festivals in
the province are equally popular, and the largest of these festivals in Canada
are organized in Calgary and Edmonton. Carifest is second biggest Caribbean
festival in the country after Caribana is hosted by Toronto.
Alberta has a parliamentary democracy and the
legislative assembly comprises of 83 members. Local school boards and municipal
governments also operate in the province. The provincial government is led by
the Progressive Conservative Partyand the premier heads the state government.
Alberta is a landlocked province and
experiences cold winters and warm summers. The climate in Alberta is largely
dry and continental in character.
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