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Why is British Columbia known as Canada's Pacific Gateway?

AMost new imigrants arrive at Vancouver International Airport.
BBritish Columbia is the closest province to the Far East.
✓Billions of dollars in trade goods are handled through the Port of Vancouver.
DBritish Columbia borders the Pacific Ocean.

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BC is called Canada's Pacific Gateway because billions of dollars in trade goods pass through the Port of Vancouver, connecting Canada to Asian and Pacific Rim markets.

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