Edmonton, Alberta

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Edmonton is the capital of the province of Alberta, situated in the central region of the province, an area with some of the most fertile farmland on the prairies. It is the second largest city in Alberta with a population of 712,391 (2005 census), and is the hub of the country's sixth largest Census Metropolitan Area with a population of 1,016,000. A resident of the city is known as an Edmontonian.

The population of the city is 666,104 (2001 census) and the average age in the city is 35 years. For 73% the main language spoken at home is English. 28% of the population is foreign born, the largest visible minority group is Chinese

Education: 23% of the population between the ages of 20 to 34 has a university certificate or degree while 21.9% of the population between the ages of 35 and 44 has a universitee degree.

The average income for all those in the work force is $ 30,534.
Those working full time have an average income of $ 41,388.
There are 275,816 dwellings in the city with an average value is $ 142,318

Culture:
The city is known for its thriving arts and cultural communities including a downtown arts district where several major centres are located.

Francis Winspear Centre for Music
Warm acoustics and stylish architecture set the stage for a vast array of performances, including Edmonton Symphony Orchestra concerts ranging from Masters to Pops.

Alberta Art Gallery Turn here for a strong showing of Alberta art, thought-provoking exhibitions and an interactive gallery for children.

The City of Edmonton

West Edmonton Mall
You cannot miss spending time at the World's largest shopping and entertainment complex. You can shop and play while staying at The Fantasyland Hotel & Resort or at The West Mall Inn. Stay, Stop and Play, all in one complex.

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