Okanagan

:This article pertains to a region in Canada. For the similar name in the USA, see Okanogan.

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The Okanagan is a region located in the Canadian province of British Columbia. As of the year 2001, the region's population is approximately 297,601. The primary city is Kelowna. The name derives from an Okanagan First Nations word S-Ookanhkchinx meaning "Transport toward the head or top end". The region is known for outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking as well as for the wine industry.

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The name Okanogan also refers to the region that encompasses part of northern Washington.

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British Columbia: British Columbia, or simply B.C. (French: Colombie-Britannique) is the westernmost of Canada's provinces. It was the sixth province to join Confederation (in 1871). As of 2005, the population estimate is 4,220,000 (British Columbians)....