0
"Columbia" is the female personification of the New World, after Christopher Columbus, its generally credited discoverer.1 It is similar in concept to Britannia, the female image of Britain. The Statue of Liberty is in fact a statue of Columbia. So "British Columbia" actually means "British North America," although logically it would have made more sense to apply this name to the whole of Canada.
1Columbus actually thought he had landed in India, hence the name "West Indies" for the Caribbean islands, and the term "Indians" for the native Americans. His name is also the origin of "District of Columbia" in Washington, D.C. and the Latin American country of Colombia.
What else can I help you with?
What does CRNBC stand for in the real world?
The term CRNBC stands for the "College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia." The CRNBC is what governs the application and practices of nursing in the province of British Columbia.
Can a felon enter British Columbia?
In general, Canadian authorities may deny entry to individuals with a criminal record, including felons. It is recommended that individuals with a criminal record contact the nearest Canadian consulate or embassy to inquire about their specific situation and any necessary steps they may need to take for entry.
What is full form of CR39?
The abbreviation stands for "Columbia Resin #39," because it was the 39th formula of a thermosetting plastic developed by the Columbia Resins project in 1940.
What country of origin is convicts from?
Convicts originally come from Australia, the term was used to refer to the prisoners who were sent there from the 18th to the early 20th century as part of the British colonial practice of penal transportation.
Is surrey British Columbia a ghetto?
No, that would not be accurate, given that the word "ghetto" often means a "slum." That does not really describe Surrey. What does describe it, however, is the fact that it is a city in transition. Located near Vancouver, it has many commuters who work in Vancouver and then come home to Surrey. And it has a large immigrant population: as many as 30% of the city's residents are foreign-born, and there are also minorities from a number of ethnic groups. Surrey used to have problems with urban crime: at one time, circa 2001-2002, the city was known as the car-theft capital of Canada; but things seem to have improved since then, although the city still seems to have an image problem. Like most cities, Surrey has nice neighborhoods, and some that are not so nice. Surrey has universities, an active local music scene, and a number of parks for outdoor sports. It also has some areas that are run down and need improvement. But as I said earlier, it would be unfair to say that Surrey is a ghetto.
What is Canada's Pacific province?
Canada's Pacific province is the British Columbia.
What is the westernmost Canadian province?
British Columbia is the westernmost Canadian province.
What province is the capital Victoria in?
British Columbia is the province that has Victoria as it's capital.
Which is canada's westernmost province?
British Columbia is Canada's eastern most province.
What province is British Columbia located?
British Columbia is a province and therefore cannot be located in a province. It is, however, located in the country Canada. Vancouver and Victoria are exampels of cities located in British Columbia.
What Canadian province of British Columbia has two cities that begin with a v?
British Columbia is a province. Two of the major cities in British Columbia are Vancouver and Victoria.
What is the most westerly province in Canada?
British Columbia.
What province is Vancouver Canada in?
British Columbia.
What year did British Columbia become a province?
It was in July 20, 1871 that British Columbia became a province of the dominion of Canada.
What is farthest province west in Canada?
british Columbia is the anwswer to your question. <333
Is Alberta in Vancouver?
No, Vancouver is a city in the province of British Columbia. Alberta is the province that neighbours British Columbia to the east.
When did British Columbia become a country?
British Columbia is a province of Canada, not a country.
