ALBERTA

Alberta is one of Canada's provinces. Its capital is the city of Edmonton. Other cities and towns include Banff, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.

As of 2004, the population of the province was 3,183,312 (Albertans). 81% of the population lives in urban areas and 19% is rural.

The Premier of the province is Ralph Klein.

Alberta is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848-1939), the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Princess Louise was also the wife of Sir John Campbell, who was the Governor General of Canada from 1878-1883. Lake Louise was also named in honour of Princess Louise.

Visit http://www.gov.ab.ca/ for more information.


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