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British Columbia

Steven's Notes

When did it join Canada? 1871

What is the capital? Victoria

What is the provincial flower? Pacific Dogwood

What is the provincial bird? Steller’s Jay

Provincial Flag

Interesting Facts

- Capital is Victoria

- Located in western part of Canada

- Joined July 20, 1871

- Largest city is Vancouver

- There are the Rocky mountains

- The Pacific ocean is beside B.C.

- It is 948,600 sq. km. in area

- The highest mountain is Fairweather

- Voting age 19 years

- Victoria is on Vancouver island

- B.C is beside Alberta

- B.C stands for British Columbia

 

 

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