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Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia and the third largest city in Canada. With a population of about 545,671 (based on the 2001 census), Vancouver lies in a region of more than 2 million people. It covers an area of 114 sq km.

 

Vancouver is surrounded by water on three sides and is nestled alongside the Coast Mountain Range. It is home to spectacular natural scenery and a bustling metropolitan core, and boasts one of the mildest climates in Canada.