Edmonton

Edmonton is the capital of the province of Alberta in western Canada. With a population of more than 450,000, it is among Canada's ten most populated cities. Edmonton is situated in central Alberta, on the northern bank of the North Saskatchewan River. The fertile farmlands of the parkland's surround Edmonton. Edmonton is a major enter of farm and petroleum products. Important industries produce chemicals, plastics and man-made fibers. South of Edmonton are petroleum, natural gas and coal fields.