British Columbia (BC), Canada’s westernmost province, is defined by its Pacific coastline and mountain ranges and located between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. The province is bordered to the west by the Pacific Ocean and the American state of Alaska, to the north by Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories, to the east by the province of Alberta, and to the south by the American states of Washington, Idaho and Montana.
Take the following British Columbia Quiz to test your knowledge of the province.
Choose the right answer of British Columbia Quiz by clicking one of the following:
#1. What is the capital of British Columbia?
#2. The largest city of British Columbia is ______.
*British Columbia’s largest city is Vancouver and Greenwood is the smallest city with populations of 603,502 and 708 respectively.
#3. Who is the Premier of British Columbia?
#4. Who is the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia?
#5. The total population of British Columbia is _________.
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| Population
(2018)
|
| • Total |
4.992 million |
| • Estimate
(2019 Q1)
|
5,020,302 |
| • Rank |
Ranked 3rd |
| • Density |
5.02/km2(13.0/sq mi) |
#6. The total area of British Columbia is _________.
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| Total Area |
944,735 km2(364,764 sq mi) |
| • Land |
925,186 km2(357,216 sq mi) |
| • Water |
19,548.9 km2(7,547.9 sq mi) 2.1% |
| Area rank |
Ranked 5th |
|
9.5% of Canada |
#7. What time zone is British Columbia in?
#8. What is the provincial flower of British Columbia?
*British Columbia’s floral emblem, the Pacific dogwood (Cornus nuttallii), was adopted in 1956. Learn more.
#9. What is the provincial animal of British Columbia?
*The Kermode bear or “spirit bear” (Ursus americanus kermodei) was added to the list of British Columbia’s official symbols in 2006. Learn more.
#10. What is the provincial tree of British Columbia?
*The western red cedar (Thuja plicata) was adopted as British Columbia’s official tree in 1988. Learn more.
#11. What is the provincial bird of British Columbia?
*The Steller’s jay (Cyanacitta stelleri) was adopted as the province’s official bird on December 17, 1987. Learn more.
#12. Which year did British Columbia join the Confederation?
#13. What is the provincial motto of British Columbia?
*Splendor Sine Occasu/
“Splendour without diminishment” Learn more.
#14. What is the motto written on Licence Plates in British Columbia?
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Slogan
Beautiful British Columbia” |
Serial Formal
AB1 23C, 2014 to 2023, (Passenger Cars)
AB 1234 (Passenger Trucks) |
#15. Which of the following regions does British Columbia fall into?
#16. What are the world famous gardens found on Vancouver Island?
#17. What is the largest Provincial Park in B.C.?
*Tweedsmuir Park covering 989,616 hectares, is British Columbia’s largest provincial park. The smallest is Memory Island, at less than one hectare. Strathcona Park (created in 1911, is B.C.’s first provincial park) contains the 440 metre Della Falls, which is Canada’s highest and one of the ten highest falls in the world. Learn more.
#18. Where is the highest waterfall in Canada located?
*With a nearly vertical drop of 1,445 feet (440 m), Della Falls constitute the highest waterfalls in Canada. Learn more.
#19. What is the highest point/peak in BC?
*The 4671 m tall Mount Fairweather is British Columbia’s highest peak. Learn more.
#20. British Columbia has lots of legends of mythical monsters and hairy beasts. Which one of these is a famous B.C. monster?
#21. The previous name of British Columbia was _____.
*The region now known as British Columbia was populated by indigenous people for thousands of years before Europeans began to settle in the late 1700s. The area was known as New Caledonia until 1858.
#22. The nanaimo bar is named after the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia.
#23. How long have Indigenous people lived in the area now known as British Columbia?
*Indigenous people have lived in the area now known as British Columbia for over 10,000 years! Today 198 distinct First Nations in the province, each with a distinct and vibrant culture can be found. Also, 30 different First Nation languages and almost 60 dialects spoken within the province.
