Capital |
Victoria |
Area |
365,946 sq mi 947,796 sq km |
Population (1996 census) |
3,724,500 |
Major Cities (1996 census) |
Vancouver (514,008), Surrey (304,477), Burnaby (179,209), Richmond (148,867), Abbotsford (105,403) |
Highest Point |
Fairweather Mtn. 15,299 feet 4,663 meters |
Industry |
fishing (salmon), forestry, wood products, paper products, food products |
Agriculture |
milk, apples, beef cattle |
Minerals and Resources |
coal, copper |
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