Alberta — Province and Tourist Information
Province Facts
- Location
- Western Canada.
- Language
- Although Canada is officially bilingual (English and French), English is more commonly spoken in Alberta.
- Area
- 661,848 sq km (255,541 sq miles).
- Time Zone
- GMT - 7 (GMT - 6 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November).
- Population
- 3.4 million (2006).
- Population Density
- 5.1 per sq km.
- Capital City
- Edmonton. Population: 1 million (2006).
Public Holidays
2010
15 Feb Alberta Family Day
2 Aug Heritage Day
2009
16 Feb Alberta Family Day
3 Aug Heritage Day
Contact Information
Travel Alberta
PO Box 2500, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2Z4, Canada
Tel: (780) 427 4321 or 1 800 252 3782.
Website: www.travelalberta.com
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