population statisticsProvincial Population - 3,113,000 (2002)Population of Edmonton - 993,200 (2002) Population of Calgary - 267,200 (2002) Males - 1,570,576 (2002) Females - 1,543,010 (2002) Ages 0-14 - 626,558 (2002) Ages 15-64 - 2,168,333 (2002) Ages 65+ - 318,695 (2002) |
environmental statistics
Area km2 - 661,848 |
Provincial Moto:FORTIS ET LIBER:Strong and free |
Flag
The Alberta flag features the Cross of St. George at the top with scenes of the Alberta landscape below it.
These scenes include mountains, foothills, prairies, grain fields, a beaver and the Province's floral emblem the wild rose.
This flag was adopted by Alberta in 1968. |
Flower: Wild Rose
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Bird: Great Horned Owl
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Tree: Lodgepole Pine
The Lodgepole Pine is Alberta's provincial tree and reaches up to 30 metres or more. The lodgepole pine is typically
found in dense forests formed as the result of fires. It is used for lumber and plywood as well as pulp.
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Coat of Arms
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