| Capital |
Edmonton |
| Motto |
Strong and Free (Fortis et Liber) |
| Flower |
Wild Rose (also known as prickly rose) |
| Largest Cities |
Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, St. Albert,
Fort Mac Murray |
| Population |
2,370,000 (1986c); rank: fourth; 9.3% of Canada;
79.4% urban |
| Languages |
81% English; 2.1% French; 13.3% other |
| Entered Confederation |
September 1, 1905 |
| Government |
Provincial - Lieutenant-Governor, Executive Council, Legislative Assembly
Federal - 6 senators, 21 members of the House of Commons |
| Area |
661,185 sq. km. |
| Provincial Sales Tax |
None |
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