british columbia by dan

British columbia by dan

The InformationIn British Columbia there is the rocky mountainsThe pacific ocean borders British Columbia

and Yukon ,Alberta, U.S.A., Northwest Territories borders British Columbia

Land population and areaBritish Columbia’s population is 3,910,738.British Columbia’s land area is 926 492

square kilometers.

The year my province was madeMy province joined Canada in July 20, 1871.

British Columbia’s FlagBritish Columbia’s flag was adopted on March

31, 1906

Coat of armsThe coat of arms was first used in 1906

flowersBritish Columbia’s flower was adopted in 1956.It is called “Pacific Dogwood.”

weatherIn winter cold and snow dose not stay lBritish

Columbia in the coast it can be really warm and some times ong.

Spring and fall can be very pleasant because the sun hits the surface and make it hot!

Capital cityVictoria was adopted in 1871In 2011 there are 80 071peaple living in

Victoria B.C.In the mid 1700s Russian traders were

bartering for furs with the haida.The burgess shale is a strange place to study

ancient sea life.About 5000 million years ago the rock that

makes up the burgess shale was part of a reef in a tropical sea

industryIn B.C. they use a lot of energy and did a lot

of mining in 1858 and 1860Vancouver is the place to ski and snow board

– tourism is a big industry.There is a Chinatown in Victoria made in 1858

during the gold rush.Two-thirds of B.C is covered in forest.Totem poles are these towering wooden

sculptures have become a symbol of the province and are unique to the west coast

CultureIn B.C. there are people from

Europe/Germany/Ukraine/HollandIN BC thay have a rugby team a foot ball team

a soccer team and a baseball team and a soft ball team bc has a roller derby stadm.

In BC they eat salmon oysters chutneys and berries as some of its main ingredients.

First nations tradition is to carve totem poles most totem poles are animals the bird is represented for the chief of the tribe.

About the authorHi my name is Daniel and I am 10 years old.I like to play video games and play outside.I'm a good sport and like to play hockey .I love to bike and sleep and walk.

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http://www.canada-maps.org/British Columbia by Carrie Gleason

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