alberta

Alberta is a western Canadian province bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the U.S. state of Montana to the south, and the Northwest Territories to the north. Its capital is Edmonton and its largest city is Calgary. Known for vast prairie lands, the Rocky Mountains, and major energy resources (oil, natural gas, and coal), Alberta’s economy is driven by energy, agriculture, and tourism. The province is home to national parks such as Banff and Jasper, and hosts events like the Calgary Stampede. It has a population of about 4.5 million people. Views Nigeria