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Was gehört zu British Columbia?
- British Columbia [ˌbɹɪtɪʃ kəˈlʌmbiə] (kurz auch BC genannt; französisch Colombie-Britannique, deutsch Britisch-Kolumbien) ist eine kanadische Provinz an der Küste des Pazifischen Ozeans.
- Mit einer Fläche von 944.735 km² ist British Columbia nach Québec und Ontario die drittgrößte Provinz.
Wie heißt die Hauptstadt von British Columbia?
Victoria
Britisch-Kolumbien/Hauptstädte
What are some interesting facts about British Columbia?
Two-thirds of British Columbia’s land base is forested land. Surprisingly, more than half of that area has been extensively explored! 3. There are more than 400 provincial parks, recreational and conservation areas in British Columbia. And BC is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Is British Columbia bigger than the United Kingdom?
In fact, the province is nearly four times the size of the United Kingdom, more than twice as large as Japan, and larger than every single state in the US (except for Alaska). 2. Two-thirds of British Columbia’s land base is forested land. Surprisingly, more than half of that area has been extensively explored!
What are the major cities in British Columbia?
The province’s most populous city is Vancouver, which is at the confluence of the Fraser River and Georgia Strait, in the mainland’s southwest corner (an area often called the Lower Mainland ). By land area, Abbotsford is the largest city. Vanderhoof is near the geographic centre of the province.
What are the best things to do in BC?
British Columbia is home to many National Historic Places, among which is Vancouver’s quaint and famous ‘ Gastown ‘ area. 12. Whistler Village boasts the longest unsupported cable car in the world. It connects the two peaks of the Blackcomb ski resort, one of the best resorts in all of North America for skiing and snowboarding.