| 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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