British Columbia is the Westernmost Canadian province, and is located between the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Ocean. With a population of over 4.7 million, it is Canada’s third-most populous province. Fort Victoria was the first British settlement in the area in 1843, which eventually gave rise to the city of Victoria, which was the capital of the Colony of Vancouver Island.  Victoria, named after the Queen of England, remains the capital city of British Columbia. Vancouver is the largest city, and third largest metro-area in Canada.

British Columbia has a diverse economy, with service-producing industries being the largest in the province. The province is agriculturally rich, and the climate encourages outdoor activities, making it a hub for tourists visiting Canada. Resource extractions, in areas such as mining, logging, and farming, have been staples in the economy throughout its history. Vancouver is also home the company headquarters of many western-based natural resource companies.

British Columbia is home to many parks and protected areas. 141 ecological reserves, 35 provincial marine parks, 6 National Heritage sites of Canada, 7 Provincial Heritage sites, 4 National parks, and 3 national park reserves, are situated in the province. Among these are Glacier National Park, Pacific Rim National Reserve, Kootenay National Park, and Yoho National Park, among others. The region is home to many animal species including wolverine, grizzly bears, deer, moose, elk, caribou, and other rare species. It is also home to endangered species including freshwater fish, birds, terrestrial mammals, and plant and wildlife.

British Columbia has a plurality voting system, and it has an 87-member Legislative Assembly.  The province is debating about switching to a single transferable vote system. 

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