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Who put the Columbia in British Columbia?
The British Empire gave the name to British Columbia, back when it was a colony of theirs. They wanted to name the colony after the Columbia river, but were afraid if they just called it 'Columbia', people would confuse it with Colombia, which is in South America. So, they put 'British' in front of it.
How did Langley British Columbia get its name?
becuase of langley
Who named British Columbia?
The name British Columbia was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858. In 1871, it became the sixth province of Canada.
What is the name of the name of the province located to the south of the Yukon Territory?
British Columbia
What is Canada's Pacific province?
Canada's Pacific province is the British Columbia.
When was Oliver Wildsmith born?
Oliver Wildsmith was born in 1994, in British Columbia, Canada.
How British-Columbia get its name?
queen victoria named it British Columbia
What are the ratings and certificates for Oliver Sherman - 2010?
Oliver Sherman - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: Canada:PG (British Columbia/Ontario)
Who put the Columbia in British Columbia?
The British Empire gave the name to British Columbia, back when it was a colony of theirs. They wanted to name the colony after the Columbia river, but were afraid if they just called it 'Columbia', people would confuse it with Colombia, which is in South America. So, they put 'British' in front of it.
Place name in British Columbia starting with P?
· Prince George is a city in British Columbia, Canada
What is the leaders name for British Columbia?
The current Prime Minister of British Columbia is incumbent Gordon Campbell.
What is the warmest place in British Columbia in winter?
In my experience that would be around Oliver in the Osoyoos area.
What name start with B in Victoria?
The British Columbia Aviation Museum is located in Victoria, British Columbia Canada
What is the name of the representative of British Columbia?
Unavailable
How did British Columbia Canada get its name?
British Columbia was named by Queen Victoria in 1858 when the British colony was established. The name reflects the region's location on the western coast of Canada and its historical ties to the British Empire.
What is British Columbias nick name?
British Columbia's nickname is Pacific Province.
What is the name of the province to west of Alberta?
British Columbia
