Map of Alberta

Alberta is a Canadian province in Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. The people of Alberta have come from many cultures and backgrounds. The province has a high standard of living, diverse and welcoming communities, stunning landscapes.

Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, and the U.S. state of Montana to the south. The eastern part of the province is occupied by the Great Plains, while the western part borders the Rocky Mountains. The province has a predominantly continental climate, but seasonal temperatures tend to swing rapidly because it is so arid.

Alberta is the fourth largest province by area, at 661,848 km², and the fourth most populous, with 4,262,635 residents. The provincial capital is Edmonton and the largest city is Calgary. More than half of Albertans live in Edmonton or Calgary.