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Allenby was an important copper-mining company town in the Similkameen Country of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, just south of the town of Princeton. Allenby was named for Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby (1861-1936).
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How British-Columbia get its name?
queen victoria named it British Columbia
Who named the province of British Columbia?
It was named by Queen Victoria.
When was Victoria named capital of British Columbia?
1871.
VictoriaBritish Columbia where does the name come from or was it named after someone?
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, was named in honour of Queen Victoria.
Who was the British general who conquered Jerusalem?
General Allenby
Who named British Columbia?
The name British Columbia was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858. In 1871, it became the sixth province of Canada.
Is Hedley a Canadian band?
Yes, Hedley is a Canadian band. They are from British Columbia. hedley is also named after a town in british columbia!XD
How did they come up with the name British Columbia?
It was originally named "Columbia" after the Columbia River. "British" was added to distinguish it from the American part of the territory, which was later called the Oregon Territory.
Which state is Vancouver in?
Two cities on the west coast of North America are named Vancouver. One is in the State of Washington and one is in the Province of British Columbia. Both were named after Captain George Vancouver of the Royal Navy, who explored and charted much of North America's west coast. Vancouver Island is also named after Captain George Vancouver. Vancouver, British Columbia, is the largest city in British Columbia, but it is not the capital. British Columbia's capital is Victoria, which was named after Queen Victoria. Victoria is located on Vancouver Island.
What british explorer gave Columbia river its name?
christopher Columbus named the river...
Is Victoria British Columbia named after queen Victoria?
Yes, Victoria, British Columbia is indeed named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. The city was established as a trading post in the early 19th century and later named after the reigning monarch at the time, Queen Victoria, in 1843.
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.
