Vancouver

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Vancouver

Name

Vancouver

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Vancouver is a coastal city in British Columbia, Canada, situated in the Lower Mainland region. Originally named Gastown, it grew around a tavern established in 1867 and was later renamed Vancouver in 1886 due to a deal with the Canadian Pacific Railway. The city's port became crucial for trade between Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Eastern Canada.

Statistics

Area

115.00 km²

Population

662,248

Location