Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has a population of approximately 144,000 people, and is internationally recognized for maintaining the natural beauty of its metropolis. The North Shore mountains are seen throughout the city. On clear days, people can see Mount Baker in Washington State (USA). Chinese is the most visible minority in Vancouver, and the city has one of the most diverse Chinese dialects. Vancouver's Chinatown is the second largest, next to San Francisco (USA). Vancouver is known to be open to alternative lifestyles, as well as alternative drug policies.