one of the three prairie provinces in western Canada; rich in oil and natural gas and minerals
"Alberta is a prosperous province known for its vast reserves of oil, natural gas, and minerals."
A province in western Canada. Capital: Edmonton.
"Alberta is a province in western Canada known for its vast oil reserves and capital city of Edmonton."
The name comes from the combination of "Albert" and the suffix "-a." It honors Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, after whom the province was named.