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INFORMATION ON BRITISH COLUMBIA

The province of British Columbia, also known by the abbreviation B.C. is situated in the most western part of Canada. Here are the Rocky Mountains, one of the largest mountain ranges in North America. The West Coast of B.C. offers important sea routes to the Pacific and Asia. Vancouver, with a population of 2,01 million is the third largest city in Canada and has the biggest seaport on the entire coast of North America. This vibrant city with its modern glass on sky scrapers and multicultural society reflects the art of living of people from all over the world. The capital city Victoria is located on the southern part of Vancouver Island. This city, with about 326.000 inhabitants, has its own charm. Vancouver Island, facing the mainland, is about 480 km long. British Columbia and especially Vancouver Island with its mild climate and breath taking natural beauty offer friends of outdoor activities a wide range of sports activities including riding, climbing, water skiing, surfing, yachting, wild water rafting, tennis, golf, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, fly fishing, canoeing, sea kayaking or simply hiking. Every year people from other parts of Canada as well as from of all over the world come to settle down in this region.

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