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Kamloops, British Columbia

Kamloops is a city in Central British Columbia at the confluence of the North Thompson and South Thompson Rivers.

Industry

Major Kamloops-area industries include primary resource processing (pulp mill, copper mine, ranching) as well as tertiary services (provincial lottery headquarters).

Climate

While situated in an arid, almost desert-like valley, Kamloops winters are generally cold and often wet. Snow is common from October to March.

Demographics

(according to Statistics Canada 2001 census)
Population: 77,281.
Growth Rate (1996-2001): 1.2%
Total Private Dwellings: 32,076
Area: 297.57 km²
Density: 259.7 people per km²

Mayor

Mel G. Rothenburger

Educational Facilities

Kamloops is home to the University College of the Cariboo (UCC), an undergraduate degree-granting university college. In March 2004 the Premier of British Columbia, Gordon Campbell, announced that UCC would be granted full university status in April, 2005.

External link

• City website

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