British-columbia
a province in W Canada on the Pacific coast. 366,255 sq. mi. (948,600 sq. km).
Capital: Victoria.
noun
a province of W Canada, on the Pacific coast: largely mountainous with extensive forests, rich mineral resources, and important fisheries. Capital: Victoria. Pop: 4 196 383 (2004 est). Area: 930 532 sq km (359 279 sq miles) BC
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