Calgary has a population of over 1 million people, with the ages 35-39 being the most populated. The climate is cold, with temperatures around 27°F in the winter and warm summers. Calgary was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples and was later established as Fort Calgary in 1876. The city grew significantly due to the oil industry beginning in the mid-20th century. Calgary has a diverse population, with over 230,000 people identifying as a visible minority.

1. My Home Town -By: Megan-

2. Environmental Factors The Month of the Seasons: Winter: November through March Spring: April through May Summer: June- August Fall: September through October In Calgary right know the temperate is 27 f /-3 c Wind: SSE at 3 mph/ 5 km Humidity: 76% Pressure: 29.35 inches/ 994 m Sunrise: at 8: 28 am Sunset: at 5:06 pm

3. Historical Factors Calgary was inhabited by pre-Clovis people for 11,000 years. The pre-Clovis hunted buffalos for their fur and meat for the Hudson Bay company. The city was named “Fort Calgary” by James Macleod in 1876 Between the year of 1896 and 1914 settlers from all over the world poured into the area in response to the offer of free’ homestead” land. The world Famous Calgary Stampede, is still held in July. This event grew from a small agriculture show and rodeo. This event started in 1912 by four wealthy ranchers to make the ‘ greatest outdoor show on earth”.

4. Historical Factors Oil in Alberta was found in 1902, but it was not becoming a significant industry in Calgary until 1947 when huge amount of oil was discovered. Calgary quickly found itself at the centre of the ensuing oil boom. The city's economy grew when oil prices increased with the Arab Oil Embargo in 1973. The population increased by 272,000 in the eighteen years between 1971 (403,000) and 1989 (675,000) and another 345,000 in the next eighteen years (to 1,020,000 in 2007).

5. Statistical Information The population of my hometown Calgary Alberta is 1,065,455. The ages 35-39 are the most populated age there are 106,000. In 2010 the population would be 1,323,000. This is the larges city in Alberta, Canada. 1,328,000 1,296,000 Total 5,000 5,000 90+ 11,000 10,000 85-89 19,000 18,000 80-84 26,000 25,000 75-79 32,000 31,000 70-74 44,000 41,000 65-69 65,000 60,000 60-64 86,000 81,000 55-59 107,000 103,000 50-54 110,000 110,000 45-49 102,000 101,000 40-44 106,000 104,000 35-39 100,000 100,000 30-34 96,000 94,000 25-29 95,000 93,000 20-24 85,000 85,000 15-19 81,000 80,000 10-14 78,000 78,000 5-9 80,000 77,000 0-4 2010 2009 Age Group

6. Statistical Information 1,070,295 Total Population 237,895 Total visible minority 6,860 Multiple visible minority 1,980 Visible minority, not including elsewhere 13,410 Latin American 11,395 Arab/ West Asian 25,565 Philippine 15,755 Southeast Asian 4,675 Japanese 6,835 Korean 66,375 Chinese 57,700 South Asian 21,060 Black Population Ethnic Diversity

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