Alberta
Alberta is known for its immense diversity of flora and fauna. Alberta’s diverse landscape stretches from boreal forests in the north, and grasslands in the south, to mountainous regions in the west.
- Location: Western Part of Canada
- Size: 661,848 sq. km
- Population: 4.4 million
- Capital City: Edmonton
- Flora and Fauna: The unique geographical diversity of Alberta house common plant species like lodgepole pine, spruce, aspen, and wildflowers like lupine and fireweed. The official Plant of Alberta is Wild Rose. A variety of animals and birds such as elk, deer, moose, black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, coyotes, bald eagles, ospreys, and various waterfowl find their homes in forests and grasslands of Alberta. The official animal of Alberta is the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep.
- Places of Attraction: There are various places like Banff National Park (Banff) and Jasper National Park (Jasper) where one can find these unique wildlife in their natural habitats. Apart from natural beauty, there are multiple places for visitors to explore in this province like Calgary Stampede and Drumheller and the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
List of Provinces and Territories of Canada
List of Provinces and Territories of Canada: Canada is comprised of 10 provinces and 3 territories. Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land area. Although provinces and territories of Canada are both sub-national divisions, they differ in constitutional status, autonomy, representation in Parliament, population, size, government structure, and resource control.
Provinces have more autonomy, larger populations, and control over their resources, while territories have less autonomy, smaller populations, and limited control over resources. Together these regions contribute to the diverse cultural, geographical, and economic landscape of the nation.
In this article, we will look into the list of provinces and territories of Canada along with their capital cities.
Table of Content
- About Provinces and Territories of Canada
- List of Provinces and Territories of Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Yukon