last edited Dec 11, 2019
Overview of Calgary
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Overview of Calgary
The largest city in Alberta and the most prosperous in Canada, Calgary owes its wealth to oil and gas. For tourists, it’s primarily its festivals, country music, and famous stampede (rodeo) that draw crowds, along with the nearby Rockies and their stunning landscapes and abundance of outdoor activities.
Key Facts
- Type of place: large city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Population: 1,239,220 residents and roughly 1.4 million for the metro area (2016).
- Area: 825.29 km².
- Altitude: 1,045 m.
- Website: http://www.visitcalgary.com
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