British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia (pronunciation: /ˌbrɪtɪʃ kəˈlʌmbiə/) is the westernmost province of Canada, located between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains.
Etymology
The name British Columbia is derived from the Columbia River, which was named by American captain Robert Gray who explored the river in the late 18th century. The "British" part of the name was added to distinguish it from the American part of the Columbia River. The name Columbia itself comes from the name of Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who is credited with discovering the Americas.
Related Terms
- Victoria, British Columbia: The capital city of British Columbia.
- Vancouver, British Columbia: The largest city in British Columbia.
- Pacific Ocean: The ocean to the west of British Columbia.
- Rocky Mountains: The mountain range to the east of British Columbia.
- Canada: The country in which British Columbia is located.
- Columbia River: The river from which British Columbia gets its name.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on British Columbia
- Wikipedia's article - British Columbia
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