Flag of British Columbia
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Flag ratio: 3:5
The Flag of British Columbia, Canada is based upon the shield of the provincial arms of British Columbia. At the top of the flag is a rendition of the Union Flag, defaced in the centre by a crown, representing the province's origins as a British colony, with a setting sun below.
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[edit] History
The British Columbia flag was introduced on June 14, 1960 by Premier W. A. C. Bennett, and was first flown on board the BC Ferries vessel Queen of Sidney.
[edit] Design
The four wavy white and three wavy blue lines symbolize the province's location between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. The setting sun represents the fact that British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province. The Union Flag on top reflects the heritage of the province's British past, while the King Edward crown in the center represents the British Royal Family. The flag has a ratio proportion of 3:5.[1]
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[edit] References
- ^ Government of British Columbia. British Columbia's Provincial Flag. B.C. Facts: Official Symbols of British Columbia. Retrieved on 2007-01-30.
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