Personal Narrative: The City Of Vancouver

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I grew up in Vancouver, and it's the city that I have the most profound memories of. Vancouver stands out among North American cities that it has the most numbers of high rises per capita. Although far from an internationally developed city, like New York, London, or Boston, that houses headquarters of multinational corporations, Vancouver's cultural landscape reflects what a global city would be like. Diverse, cosmopolitan, sprawling, and multidimensional. With ethnic neighborhoods including groups from all over the world, Vancouver is the place that no matter which culture one belongs to, they can truly find a home. For example, an Indian immigrant would be able to enjoy authentic Indian samosas and purchase materials to make a truly delicious

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