Capital |
Edmonton |
Area |
255,286 sq mi 661,188 sq km |
Population (1996 census) |
2,696,826 |
Major Cities (1996 census) |
Calgary (768,082), Edmonton (616,306), Lethbridge (63,053), Red Deer (60,075), St. Albert (46,888) |
Highest Point |
Mt. Columbia 12,293 feet 3,747 meters |
Industry |
petroleum and coal products, food processing, chemicals
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Agriculture |
beef cattle, wheat, canola, barley, hogs, milk
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Minerals and Resources |
petroleum, natural gas
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