Quebec - Wikipedia
WEBQuebec (French: Québec ⓘ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is the largest province by area and the second-largest by population. Much of the population lives in urban areas along the St. Lawrence River, between its most populous city, Montreal, and the provincial capital, Quebec City.
Quebec City - Wikipedia
WEBQuebec City (/ k w ɪ ˈ b ɛ k / ⓘ or / k ə ˈ b ɛ k /; French: Ville de Québec), officially Québec (French pronunciation:), is the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec. As of July 2021, the city had a population of 549,459, and the metropolitan area had a …
History of Quebec - Wikipedia
WEBQuebec City was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain. Some other towns were founded before, like Tadoussac in 1604 which still exists today, but Quebec was the first to be meant as a permanent settlement and not a simple trading post. Over time, it became a province of Canada and all of New France.
Culture of Quebec - Wikipedia
WEBQuébécois culture, as a whole, constitutes all distinctive traits – spiritual, material, intellectual and affective – that characterize Québécois society. This term encompasses the arts, literature, institutions and traditions created by Québécois, as well as the collective beliefs, values and lifestyle of Québécois.
Geography of Quebec - Wikipedia
WEBLocated in the eastern part of Canada, and (from a historical and political perspective) part of Central Canada, Quebec occupies a territory nearly three times the size of France or Texas. It is much closer to the size of Alaska.
Quebec - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBQuebec (/ k ə ˈ b ɛ k / or / k w ɪ ˈ b ɛ k /; French: Québec ) is a province in the eastern part of Canada located between the Hudson Bay and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It is the largest of Canada's ten provinces by size .
Quebec | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Quebec, eastern province of Canada. Constituting nearly one-sixth of Canada’s total land area, Quebec is the largest of Canada’s 10 provinces in area and is second only to Ontario in population. Its capital, Quebec city, is the oldest city in Canada. Its major metropolis, Montreal, is the country’s second largest city.
Quebec | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBLast Edited February 29, 2024. Quebec is the largest province in Canada. Its territory represents 15.5 per cent of the surface area of Canada and totals more than 1.5 million km 2. Quebec shares borders with Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
History of Quebec City - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of Quebec City. The history of Quebec City extends back thousands of years, with its first inhabitants being the First Nations peoples of the region. The arrival of French explorers in the 16th century eventually led to the establishment of Quebec City, in present-day Quebec, Canada.
Quebec | History, Facts, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Quebec, city, port, and capital of Quebec province, Canada. One of the oldest cities in Canada—having celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008—Quebec city has old-world character and charm. It is the only remaining walled city in North America north of Mexico and was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.
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