Top 10 world's most livable cities of 2011

The Canadian city of Vancouver retained its reputation as the world's most livable city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual survey. The cities were judged on parameters like stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. The following is the list of top 10 cities.

Vancouver

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In this June 2003 photo, a jogger runs along the seawall in Stanley Park with the city skyline in the background.


Melbourne

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In the picture above, office workers are seen heading to Flinders Street Station in central Melbourne.


Vienna

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Skaters enjoy the annual "Wiener Eistraum" ice rink built in front of the City Hall during its opening in January 2011.


Toronto

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People play a game of pickup soccer in downtown Toronto.


Calgary

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The Pen growth Saddle dome stands as one of the icons of the Calgary, Alberta skyline. Calgary is home to the headquarters of Canada's oil industry.


Helsinki

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Cafe in the square of the Three Blacksmiths, Helsinki.


Sydney

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An aerial view of Sydney's Opera House and Circular Quay in the city's central business district.


Perth

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Kayakers paddle on the Swan River past the Perth city skyline.


Adelaide

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A road can be seen through the McLaren Vale region in South Australia, 80 kilometers south-east of Adelaide in this December 2006 photo.


Auckland

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The sun goes down on Auckland as it approaches Earth Hour, March 27, 2010. The Earth Hour, when everyone is asked to turn off lights for an hour from 8.30 p.m. local time, is a show of support for tougher action to confront climate change. Viaduct Harbour is seen in the foreground, the Sky Tower at right.

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