Fun facts about Edmonton
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Edmonton was named after Edmonton, Middlesex, England, by William Tomison, who was in charge of constructing Fort Edmonton.
Edmonton
Canada
Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.
From the “Origin of name” section
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The earliest known inhabitants of the Edmonton area arrived around 3,000 BC, with evidence suggesting human presence as early as 12,000 BC.
Edmonton
Canada
Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.
From the “History” section
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Edmonton is North America's northernmost city with a population over one million.
Edmonton
Canada
Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.
From the “Geography” section
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In the 2021 Census, 32.5% of Edmonton's population were immigrants, with the largest groups coming from the Philippines and India.
Edmonton
Canada
Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.
From the “Demographics” section
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The Al-Rashid Mosque in Edmonton was the first mosque established in Canada and the third in North America, opening in 1938.
Edmonton
Canada
Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.
From the “Demographics” section
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