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Vancouver topped the list of the world's most liveable cities for the fifth straight year, while Melbourne claimed second place from Vienna and Australian and Canadian cities dominated the list's top 10 spots. In the annual survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Canadian west coast city and 2010 Winter Olympics host scored 98 percent on a combination of stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure - a score unchanged from last year.
Vancouver topped the list of the world's most liveable cities for the fifth straight year, while Melbourne claimed second place from Vienna and Australian and Canadian cities dominated the list's top 10 spots. In the annual survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Canadian west coast city and 2010 Winter Olympics host scored 98 percent on a combination of stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure - a score unchanged from last year.
1. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver has topped the list from 2007. A jogger runs along the seawall in Stanley Park with the city skyline in the background in this June 24, 2003 photo. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety.
2. Melbourne, Australia
Office workers head to Flinders Street Station in central Melbourne February 10, 2011. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety.
3. Vienna, Austria
Skaters enjoy the annual 'Wiener Eistraum' ice rink built in front of the City Hall during its opening in Vienna January 20, 2011. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety.
4. Toronto, Canada
People play a game of pickup soccer in downtown Toronto May 18, 2010. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety.
5. Calgary, Canada
The Pengrowth Saddledome stands as one of the icons of the Calgary, Alberta skyline June 25, 2009. Calgary is home to the headquarters of Canada's oil industry. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety.
6. Helsinki, Finland
Cafe in the square of the Three Blacksmiths, Helsinki. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety.
7. Sydney, Australia
An aerial view of Sydney's Opera House and Circular Quay in the cities central business district August 18, 2000. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety.
8. Perth, Australia
Kayakers paddle on the Swan River past the Perth city skyline June 1, 2008. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety.
9. Adelaide, Australia
A road can be seen through the drought-effected area of the McLaren Vale region in South Australia, 80 kilometers south-east of Adelaide December 8, 2006. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety.
10. Auckland, New Zealand
The sun goes down on Auckland as it approaches Earth Hour, March 27, 2010. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety.
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