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'''British Columbia''' (also known as '''B.C.''') is a [[ | '''British Columbia''' (also known as '''B.C.''') is a province of [[Canada]]. | ||
It is the westernmost province, situated on the [[Pacific coast]]. British Columbia is the third most populous province in Canada, after [[Ontario]] and [[Quebec]]. | It is the westernmost province, situated on the [[Pacific coast]]. British Columbia is the third most populous province in Canada, after [[Ontario]] and [[Quebec]]. | ||
==Cities== | ==Cities== | ||
B.C.'s largest city is [[Vancouver]], host of the [[2010 Olympic Games]]. The province's capital is [[Victoria]], located on [[Vancouver Island]]. | B.C.'s largest city is [[Vancouver]], host of the [[2010 Olympic Games]]. The province's capital is [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]], located on [[Vancouver Island]]. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
British Columbia is famous for its natural wonders, including the [[Rocky Mountains]] and the [[Okanagan Valley]] in the [[Interior of British Columbia]]. | British Columbia's land area is 944,735 square kilometres, which is about the size of France, Germany and the Netherlands combined. | ||
British Columbia is famous for its natural wonders, including the [[Rocky Mountains]] and the [[Okanagan Valley]] in the [[Interior of British Columbia]]. The [[Gulf Islands]] [[archipelago]] is home to many cottages and residences.[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:01, 21 July 2024
British Columbia (also known as B.C.) is a province of Canada.
It is the westernmost province, situated on the Pacific coast. British Columbia is the third most populous province in Canada, after Ontario and Quebec.
Cities
B.C.'s largest city is Vancouver, host of the 2010 Olympic Games. The province's capital is Victoria, located on Vancouver Island.
Geography
British Columbia's land area is 944,735 square kilometres, which is about the size of France, Germany and the Netherlands combined.
British Columbia is famous for its natural wonders, including the Rocky Mountains and the Okanagan Valley in the Interior of British Columbia. The Gulf Islands archipelago is home to many cottages and residences.