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51°F / 10°C
(Mostly Cloudy. Cool.)
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Edmonton
Province: Alberta
Country: Canada
Edmonton by the Numbers:
Population: 730,372
Elevation: 2371 feet
Average Annual Precipitation: 19.6 inches
Average January Temperature: 11 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 61 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: oil and gas, mining, forestry, agriculture, tourism, environmental services, telecommunications
Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT-7
Country Dialing Code: 1
Area Code: 780
Did You Know?
Edmonton is home to the world's largest entertainment and shopping centre, the West Edmonton Mall ( +1 800 661 8890/ http://www.westedmall.com ). The mall has over 800 stores and services and attractions including a waterpark and ice skating rink. Edmonton is also the seat of the Province of Alberta's parliament, where interested visitors can see democracy and legislation in action. The population of the greater Edmonton area has increased nearly 10% since 2001, now home to more than 1 million people.
Orientation:
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, Canada and is located in the central part of the state. Calgary lies 184 miles south and Vancouver is 718 miles southwest.
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