Sister Cities
The City of Vancouver was one of the first cities in Canada to enter into an international sister cities arrangement. Special arrangements for cultural, social and economic benefits have been created with these sister cities.
| Flag | Country | City/Town | Year of Partnership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | Odessa | 1944 | |
| Japan | Yokohama | 1965 | |
| Scotland | Edinburgh | 1978 | |
| China | Guangzhou | 1985 | |
| United States | Los Angeles | 1986 | |
| South Korea | Seoul | 2007 |
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