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'''British Columbia''' is the western most province in [[Canada]].  It is bounded by the [[Pacific Ocean]] on the west and the US State of [[Alaska]] to the northwest.  To the north it is bounded by the [[Yukon Territory]] and the [[Northwest Territories]], on the east by [[Alberta]], and on the south by the U.S. states of [[Washington]], [[Idaho]], and [[Montana]].  The capital of British Columbia is [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]], and province's population is  4,338,106 in 2007 accounting for 13% of the national population.<ref>http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/070628/d070628c.htm</ref>  The total area of British Columbia is 947,800&nbsp;km₂ with 25,730&nbsp;km of coast line.  It was explored by the Spanish in 1774, Captain Cook explored in 1778, and Captain Vancouver was sent to survey the coast by the [[Royal Navy]] in 1792.  British Columbia joined Confederation in 1871, based on a promise that a transcontinental railway would be completed in 10 years.<ref>''Reader's Digest Atlas of Canada,'' 1995</ref>  Since March 14, 2011, the premier of British Columbia is Christy Clark, the leader of the British Columbian Liberal Party, which is the comparatively conservative party in British Columbian politics.<ref>[http://www.statcan.ca/politics?&search=byPolicy List of political parties by ideology (1995)]</ref>

'''British Columbia''' is the western most province in [[Canada]].  It is bounded by the [[Pacific Ocean]] on the west and the US State of [[Alaska]] to the northwest.  To the north it is bounded by the [[Yukon Territory]] and the [[Northwest Territories]], on the east by [[Alberta]], and on the south by the U.S. states of [[Washington]], [[Idaho]], and [[Montana]].  The capital of British Columbia is [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]], and province's population is  4,338,106 in 2007 accounting for 13% of the national population.<ref>http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/070628/d070628c.htm</ref>  The total area of British Columbia is 947,800&nbsp;km₂ with 25,730&nbsp;km of coast line.  It was explored by the Spanish in 1774, Captain Cook explored in 1778, and Captain Vancouver was sent to survey the coast by the [[Royal Navy]] in 1792.  British Columbia joined Confederation in 1871, based on a promise that a transcontinental railway would be completed in 10 years.<ref>''Reader's Digest Atlas of Canada,'' 1995</ref>  On July 18th, 2017 a NDP minority government was formed with the support of the Green Party of British Columbia, and the premier of British Columbia became John Horgan.

[[File:Landscape.jpg|right|thumb|150px|alt=Lake Harrison|Lake Harrison, British Columbia]]

[[File:Landscape.jpg|right|thumb|150px|alt=Lake Harrison|Lake Harrison, British Columbia]]

=Industry=

=Industry=

British Columbia's primary source of jobs is in forestry and mining,<ref>[http://engage.bcjobsplan.ca/ British Columbia Jobs Plan]</ref> employing 45 percent of the population. It is also reliant on its chief port, Vancouver, for commerce with the pacific rim. As of 2011, the largest employing field is Raw Matierial, and the largest employer of that field, is British Columbia Mining, a crown corporation.

British Columbia's primary source of jobs is in forestry and mining,<ref>[http://engage.bcjobsplan.ca/ British Columbia Jobs Plan]</ref> employing 45 percent of the population. It is also reliant on its chief port, Vancouver, for commerce with the pacific rim. As of 2011, the largest employing field is Raw Material, and the largest employer of that field, is British Columbia Mining, a crown corporation.

=Politics=

=Politics=

British Columbia is generally a liberal province,<ref>[http://www.statscan.gc.ca/british_columbia&action=search?=policies Bc liberals are very liberal, and they are the conservative party!]</ref> with the most liberal people in Vancouver, and Victoria. Towards the interior, however, a shift towards the right of the spectrum is observed. When Compared to Washington State, British Columbia is considerably more liberal, with socialized medicine, [[gay marriage]], and other liberal hallmarks. The current premier is Christy Clark of the British Columbia liberals.

British Columbia is generally a liberal province,<ref>[http://www.statscan.gc.ca/british_columbia&action=search?=policies BC liberals are very liberal, and they are the conservative party!]</ref> with the most liberal people in Vancouver, and Victoria. Towards the interior, however, a shift towards the right of the spectrum is observed. When Compared to Washington State, British Columbia is considerably more liberal, with socialized medicine, [[gay marriage]], and other liberal hallmarks. The current premier is John Horgan of the British Columbia NDP.

=Demographics=

=Demographics=

* McGillivray, Brett. ''Geography of British Columbia: People and Landscapes in Transition.'' Vancouver: U. of British Columbia Press, 2000. 235pp

* McGillivray, Brett. ''Geography of British Columbia: People and Landscapes in Transition.'' Vancouver: U. of British Columbia Press, 2000. 235pp

* Recksten, Terry. ''The Illustrated History of British Columbia.'' Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 2001. 280 pp.

* Recksten, Terry. ''The Illustrated History of British Columbia.'' Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 2001. 280 pp.

* Woodcock, George. ''British Columbia: A History of the Province.'' Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1990. 288 pp.

* Woodcock, George. ''British Columbia: A History of the Province.'' Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1990. 288 pp.

===Specialized studies===

===Specialized studies===