Alberta

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Alberta

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Alberta is a landlocked province in Western Canada known for its diverse landscape ranging from the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains. It is one of the three prairie provinces and shares borders with British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the United States. The region experiences a continental climate influenced by occasional Chinook winds.

Statistics

Area

661,848.00 km²

Population

4,262,635

Location