🛢 Athabasca oil sands

Canada · Americas · 57.02°N, 111.65°W

The Athabasca oil sands, also known as the Athabasca tar sands, are large deposits of oil sands rich in bitumen, a heavy and viscous form of petroleum, in northeastern Alberta, Canada. These reserves are one of the largest sources of unconventional oil in the world, making Canada a significant player in the global energy market.

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Country	Canada
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	57.02°N, 111.65°W · view on map

Athabasca oil sands is located in Canada, in Americas.

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