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Which provinces and U.S. state border Alberta?

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Alberta is bordered by the following provinces and U.S. state:

North: Northwest Territories12
East: Saskatchewan12
South: Montana (United States)12
West: British Columbia12

The northern boundary is defined by the 60th parallel, while the southern international border with Montana follows the 49th parallel. The western boundary is formed by the 120th meridian and the crest of the Rocky Mountains.12