Geography 2010A/B Lecture Notes - Southeast Alaska, Coast Mountains, Pinus Ponderosa
15 Dec 2013
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Lies at the western edge of canada"s land mass. Cordillera dominates the landscape while interior plains occupies a small portion of its northeast corner. Alaska panhandle: strip of the pacific coast north of 54 40" n latitude that was awarded to the us in 1903 following what is known as the alaska boundary dispute. West coast region"s economy is heavily based on its natural resources and the export of those. Bc"s scenic beauty supports a vibrant tourist industry and its expanding knowledge-based industries help drive economic growth in new directions. Most exports go to usa though exports to pacific rim countries continue to climb. Lumber, pulp, natural gas, and coal are the province"s four main exports. Imports flow through vancouver to markets across canada. Mobility agreement (tilma): agreement gives businesses and workers in all 3 provinces seamless access to a larger range of opportunities across all sectors.
