For example, it is four times larger than Great Britain. B.C. is on the Pacific coast of Canada. It is a land of mountains, rivers, and forests. The Rocky Mountains are in the eastern part of the province. The Coast Mountains are near the Pacific Ocean.
Forests cover large areas of the province.
Much of British Columbia is rugged and wild, with few roads and towns. In many areas, people must drive long distances from town to town. Most British Columbians live in the southern part of the province, close to the border with the United States. Industry Forestry is an important industry in B.C., but it is no longer the largest industry in the province. Tourism, mining, fishing, and farming are also important.